{"id":117,"date":"2017-09-17T17:15:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-17T17:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2017-10-17T17:20:12","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T17:20:12","slug":"dentist-know-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/dentist-know-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the Dentist Know if I Floss or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanYou might be diligent about brushing your teeth twice a day every day, but do you also floss? Many people avoid flossing because they find it to be uncomfortable or time-consuming. However, it isn\u2019t something you should skip. Flossing every day can protect your gorgeous smile and give you a great clean feeling. Plus, it\u2019ll make sure you don\u2019t get a lecture from your dentist the next time you go in for a routine checkup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You Can\u2019t Have a Clean Mouth if You Don\u2019t Floss<\/h2>\n

You can try to fool yourself into thinking that brushing and rinsing your mouth is enough to prevent cavities and bad breath, but you would eventually find out just how wrong that assumption is. Your toothbrush cannot thoroughly clean the tight spaces between your teeth. Tiny particles can get stuck in there and cause gum inflammation and tooth decay. The bacteria that collects there can also lead to bad breath.<\/p>\n

The fact is that not flossing is just plain gross. Neglecting this part of your oral hygiene routine can mean that you\u2019re not cleaning up to 40 percent<\/a> of your teeth\u2019s surfaces!<\/p>\n

Yes, the Dentist Knows<\/h2>\n

Obviously, your dentist will be able to tell if your habit of not flossing has led to cavities between your teeth. However, even if the problem hasn\u2019t reached that point yet, your dentist and dental hygienist will still be able to tell in a second whether you\u2019ve been flossing.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll be able to detect the plaque and inflammation between your teeth even if you brushed and flossed right before you went in for your appointment. If you haven\u2019t been flossing, prepare yourself for a friendly and concerned lecture from your dental care provider.<\/p>\n

How to Get Into the Habit of Flossing<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re struggling to adopt a daily flossing habit, use the following tips to modify your routine and get those teeth clean!<\/p>\n