{"id":766,"date":"2015-07-21T18:30:43","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T18:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=766"},"modified":"2015-08-11T15:53:43","modified_gmt":"2015-08-11T15:53:43","slug":"flossing-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/flossing-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Flossing Is One of the Most Beneficial Preventive Dentistry Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Flossing<\/a>We have our eye on you, floss floppers. You know who you are. You can\u2019t hide from us! Did you honestly think that brushing alone could rid your mouth of all the bacteria that needs to go? We sure hope not. While brushing is a helpful tool and a necessity in keeping diseases and harmful bacteria at bay, it isn\u2019t the end-all be-all of practices. Flossing is just as important, if not more\u00a0when it comes to keeping your oral health in tip-top shape. We\u2019ve heard tons of excuses on why patients aren\u2019t flossing, and we always try explaining why flossing is so vital. Our office in Los Angeles, CA<\/a> wants you to know that incorporating flossing into your daily dental hygiene regimen is the smart thing to do. All that food from the night before that didn\u2019t make it into your stomach is sitting in between your teeth, just waiting for other bacteria to join so they can throw a party in your mouth. Squash the party and start treating your teeth like your best friends. Start flossing!\r\n\r\n

Laugh Along With These Common Flossing Excuses<\/h3>\r\nOh, the excuses we hear as to why patients forgo flossing. It sometimes gets pretty comical. While we understand that some of the excuses may be legitimate, it still doesn\u2019t take away from the fact that flossing is vital to keep your oral health at a premium. Below are the most common gems that have been told to us:\r\n\r\n\u201cI never have food stuck in my teeth<\/strong>.\u201d\r\n\r\nYou\u2019re joking, right? Unless your toothbrush comes equipped with a special bristle that can reach between your teeth, flossing needs to become a part of your morning\/evening routine immediately.\r\n\r\n\u201cI don\u2019t know the proper way to floss<\/strong>.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis is a legitimate excuse. There are a lot of patients who don\u2019t know that there is a right and wrong way to brush and floss. If you need help, our staff is glad to demonstrate the proper techniques.\r\n\r\n\u201cI don\u2019t have time to floss<\/strong>.\u201d\r\n\r\nWe all only have so much time to dedicate to our teeth, but it should never be the deciding factor. If you have time to play on your phone, you have time to spend flossing and brushing. Nice try.\r\n

Flossing Is Important Because\u2026<\/h3>\r\nKeeping your smile healthy and happy is important. It keeps diseases away and lets you enjoy a life full of great dental health. Why else is flossing important?\r\n