General dentistry
Why Shouldn’t You?
The riggers of our daily tooth care routine can be tedious and down right annoying. It seems like we are constantly doing something to maintain the health of our mouths and sometimes we all just want a break. What we don’t consider when we give ourselves these breaks, what is this doing to our teeth?
Every time we eat anything from a full meal to a quick snack, we are exposing our teeth to harmful chemicals and particles that can cause decay if not properly removed. These particles act much like glue. The longer they are permitted to remain on your teeth the more they bond to the tooth. This bonding begins to cause an erosion of the protective layer of enamel that is the first layer of “skin” on your teeth. Once the enamel has broken down and weakened enough, the process begins to decay the tooth itself, resulting in cavities and even more serious dental problems.
While brushing your teeth, chewing certain types of gum and most mouth washes do a lot to remove these harmful bacteria, flossing is every bit as important to maintain after each meal.
Toothbrushes, however advanced, lack the ability to fully get in between your teeth leaving food particles to sit and start the horrible decay process. Flossing is the only way to remove bits of food from these areas and should not be missed no matter how tiring it becomes to one’s patience. Flossing should be done to each and every in between space, paying special attention to your back molars and front teeth as these are the major areas for food to catch.
While dental flossing might quite literally be a pain, neglecting this important step in dental care, will lead to far more serious issues.