We all know that taking good care of the smile keeps it healthy. This includes home care habits such as brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque and tartar, but what are the benefits of flossing your teeth? Dr. Bella Hanono of Bella Hanono Family Dentistry, Alpharetta, Georgia, explains the advantages of taking good care of the smile with both brushing AND flossing!
What are the many benefits of flossing your teeth?
Alpharetta, Georgia, area dentist Dr. Bella Hanono encourages her patients to practice good oral hygiene techniques to ensure beautiful, healthy smiles. Flossing is one of the most critical dental hygiene practices as it removes plaque and bacteria from hard-to-reach places between teeth that brushing alone cannot reach.
The benefits of flossing your teeth include:
- Improved gum health. Flossing helps prevent gingivitis, a form of gum disease caused by the buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Gingivitis causes inflammation and bleeding of the gums and can lead to periodontal disease if not treated properly with regular flossing. Studies have shown that daily flossing reduces inflammation in the gums, thus decreasing the risk of developing advanced stages of gum disease.
- Fresher breath. Flossing helps remove food particles and bacteria that cause bad breath. By removing these particles, flossing helps promote fresher breath while removing food from between the teeth that a brush cannot reach.
- Fewer cavities. Flossing helps prevent cavities by removing plaque and reducing the number of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is best described as a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth when foods containing carbohydrates are not removed with brushing or flossing. Studies have shown that regular flossing can reduce plaque buildup and lead to fewer cavities in both adults and children.
Ready to learn more about good oral hygiene habits?
Whether you need general dentistry services or a full smile makeover, Dr. Bella Hanono and her team from Alpharetta, GA, can assist! Call (770) 343-4052 to request an appointment at the office.
Dr. Hanono serves patients in and around the community with preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry solutions to help individuals improve and maintain oral health and wellness.
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