Disregarding flossing as optional or unnecessary may lead to loss of teeth or even fatal diseases. Regular flossing will help keep your teeth happy, give you fresh breath and keep diseases at bay.

Following are some interesting facts related to flossing that can help you with oral hygiene.

Facts you should know about flossing

There are do’s and don’ts about flossing
Flossing can be done at any time. Though it is necessary to floss twice a day like brushing, it needn’t be done only in the morning and at the end of the day. You should try carrying floss everywhere with you so that can you can floss at any time you get, between a lunch break or in your car.

Take around 20 inches of floss and hold it between your index fingers and thumbs. Flossing should neither be too tight nor too gentle. Apply moderate pressure so as not to stress the delicate gum tissues. Ensure to floss on both sides of the teeth. Children can use wide dental tape for better results, as the space between their teeth is larger.

Floss is not necessary
Though dental floss is generally used, you can even use tiny brushes, wooden plaque removers of even pre-threaded flossers to remove dirt from between the teeth effectively. The essential thing to do is to remove dirt and hence how you do it isn’t that important. Just ensure that the tools you use are gentle.

Flossing has the potential to prevent deadly diseases
Yes! That’s right. There are studies that point out how flossing can help prevent many diseases. The mouth is connected to several internal organs. If bacteria from the mouth are not removed regularly, the excess bacteria and other germs can travel to other parts of the body. Lack of dental hygiene can cause problems in the digestive system. Bacteria accumulation inside your mouth can cause gum diseases including gum bleeding. It could also lead to the bacteria entering the bloodstream which can result in blood clots or even heart disease. Thus, it is important to ensure that your mouth always remains clean with regular flossing and brushing.

Flossing is more effective than mint for your breath
A significant number of people all over the world suffer from bad breath. They may try every other method in the world to prevent it but often fail to address the root cause. Bad breath occurs from the accumulation of food particles between the spaces of the teeth, for long durations. This leads to the presence of bacteria from the old food particles. Only flossing can effectively remove the dirt and food remnants from the teeth, thus keeping bacteria away from the mouth. It, therefore, makes your mouth free of germs and bacteria and keeps your breath fresh. There will no longer be any need for you to use mouth fresheners to combat bad breath.

These simple facts point out the importance of flossing in your life. Get started with the floss today to maintain oral hygiene every day.