What if I told you that there\u2019s a bad side to flossing? You probably wouldn\u2019t believe me.<\/p>\n
Allow me elaborate\u2026<\/p>\n
Flossing at its core isn\u2019t a bad process, as you\u2019ve probably heard from your dentist, it\u2019s an efficient way to get rid of plaque that a standard toothbrush simply cannot reach.<\/p>\n
Plaque is a major contributor to gum disease, it generates acids that cause cavities, irritates and inflames gums, and can eventually lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s so bad about flossing? It keeps all those nooks and crannies clean where bacteria like to fester and wreak havoc, right?<\/p>\n
The bad can be the methods<\/strong> that people use to floss.<\/em><\/p>\n Poor technique can result in pushing plaque and bacteria into spaces underneath the gums and allowing them to grow; leaving people unaware of the damage they are causing until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n Scary stuff, eh?<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the bleeding\u2026 a lot of dentists say it\u2019s okay to see a little blood, but is it really? If your gums are bleeding, it means you\u2019re doing something wrong. You shouldn\u2019t be slicing into your gums at all!<\/p>\n Sadly flossing isn\u2019t for everyone, some people really struggle with shoving something in between their teeth. Now these aren\u2019t alternatives, but they can certainly help:<\/p>\n After brushing your teeth thoroughly, swill your mouth out with an anti-bacterial mouthwash. Mouthwashes that contain CPC (cetylpyridinium chloride) and essential oils are great at combating the bacteria that lingers in your mouth. It\u2019ll also wash away any plaque you may have missed.<\/p>\n 2. Use a high-powered toothbrush.<\/strong><\/p>\n Electric toothbrushes can have some really great features; they can oscillate, vibrate, rotate or use sonic technology to effectively get rid of plaque. They don\u2019t do all the work though, so be sure to continue brushing thoroughly, and replace the heads every four to six weeks as the bristles do wear down.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use an interdental brush<\/strong><\/p>\n These are small brushes that help clean in between the teeth where your normal toothbrush \u00a0\u00a0 doesn’t reach and are useful if you have difficulty in flossing or have large gaps between the teeth.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blast plaque away with a water jet.<\/strong><\/p>\n To further help remove plaque in places your toothbrush and dental floss can\u2019t reach, give this one a go. It\u2019s especially great for people who wear braces, have complicated dental work, or gum disease.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So if you\u2019ve got any qualms when it comes to flossing, there are alternatives\u2026 then again, it\u2019s always beneficial to visit your dentist for a complete dental clean.<\/p>\n And if you use all of these techniques? You can be confident that you\u2019ll have the cleanest, most hygienic set of teeth around.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after any more advice on this subject, or you\u2019d like to book yourself in for an appointment, then simply give Brightside Dental<\/strong> a call on 020 8088 2079<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What if I told you that there\u2019s a bad side to flossing? You probably wouldn\u2019t believe me. Allow me elaborate\u2026 Flossing at its core isn\u2019t a bad process, as you\u2019ve probably heard from your dentist, it\u2019s an efficient way to get rid of plaque that a standard toothbrush simply cannot reach. Plaque is a major … Continue reading Flossing \u2013 the good, the bad and the ugly.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/701\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n