{"id":667,"date":"2023-01-10T21:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/?p=667"},"modified":"2023-02-07T21:18:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T21:18:30","slug":"why-flossing-daily-should-be-your-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/10\/why-flossing-daily-should-be-your-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Flossing Daily Should Be Your New Year\u2019s Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s finally 2023, which means you might be reevaluating some of your habits and lifestyle choices and brainstorming new resolutions to make the upcoming year a great one! One thing you may be hoping to improve upon this year is your oral hygiene routine\u2014but have you considered your flossing habits? Here\u2019s more from your dentist<\/a> about why flossing daily is a necessary practice, along with some tips for ensuring that you\u2019re able to keep up with it this new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Flossing Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Concerning oral hygiene, brushing their teeth is the first thing that comes to mind for most people. But brushing twice a day simply isn\u2019t enough to fully protect your smile from the likes of serious oral health issues. When foods that are high in sugars and starches get stuck between our teeth, the bacterium in our mouths turns these particles into acids that contribute to the buildup of plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this is where flossing comes in handy; the habit is essential because it helps to break up the plaque that forms between your teeth in places that your toothbrush cannot access. If this plaque isn\u2019t eliminated, it eventually hardens into tartar and becomes quite difficult to remove; it also greatly increases your risk of diseases and infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that even if you have dental restorations, such as dental implants which replace your teeth from roots-to-crown, flossing is still<\/em> necessary, as the gums around your implants are still susceptible to all sorts of problems. In short, flossing daily protects your whole<\/em> smile from some pretty serious issues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Flossing Throughout the New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to help you floss properly and often enough throughout the new year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n