How important is flossing?
Some adults floss daily, but most don’t. If you are one of the latter, you’re leaving up to 35% of your tooth surfaces untouched and uncleaned. Floss everyday, because toothbrush bristles cannot reach completely between teeth. Use a high-performance, shred-resistant floss designed to slide easily and comfortably into the tightest spaces–like Colgate Total Floss. When sliding the floss in, take care not to snap it down on the gums. Instead, move it up and down along the sides of each tooth, making certain to clean below the gumline. And take a moment to check your gums for symptoms of gum disease, such as soreness, puffiness, bleeding and redness. If you think any of these signs are present, see your dentist right away.
-If your child has contact between teeth (no spacing). Flossing is an important means of removing plaque, preventing cavities and avoiding gum disease. Believe it or not, cavities between baby molars in your school age children is very common. Taking steps to prevent this tooth decay is important to your child’s health.
