Flossing is essential to maintaining good oral health and avoiding expensive health problems. Many people know that daily flossing can benefit your oral health, but most do not know the consequences that can arise from skipping flossing in their daily oral care.

Everyone should floss twice a day for the best prevention of oral diseases. The best time to floss is when you brush your teeth at bedtime, as you will remove more plaque buildup and establish flossing into your oral hygiene routine.

The benefits of flossing twice a day lead to better oral health, but also protects you from diseases that can affect your entire body. Flossing removes food particles and dental plaque that builds up in between teeth and along the gum line. Sever plaque buildup can lead to gum disease and tooth decay, as there are bacteria trapped in the plaque buildup. Gum disease and tooth decay cause the gum and bone tissue supporting your teeth to deteriorate, this leads to the loss of healthy teeth and gum tissue. Daily flossing decreases the risk of developing gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. Research studies have also shown a linkage between periodontal disease and heart disease. Flossing helps to prevent the development of periodontal disease and possibly leads to a healthier heart. Flossing also allows you to have a closer examination of your mouth to feel for any bumps or inflammation that could be a sign of certain diseases, such as oral cancer.

Flossing is also cosmetic, as it leads to a whiter, brighter smile. Flossing makes brushing your teeth more effective, as you're able to remove food particles and plaque in hard to reach places. Daily flossing leads to a whiter smile because unsightly yellow plaque is removed from the gum line. The diseases caused by not flossing negatively impact your health, but also elicit expensive dental procedures. Root canals, crowns, tooth extractions, and dentures are all procedures that are performed to reverse the consequences of poor oral health, and many insurance companies require you to pay a large portion of the procedure costs out of pocket, if not cover the entire procedure because they're considered cosmetic.

Flossing is just as important as regular dental visits. Make an appointment with the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre today. Protect your health by adding flossing into your daily hygiene routine, because your smile is worth protecting.