{"id":74,"date":"2022-01-04T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T21:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalimpress.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2022-02-07T21:48:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T21:48:23","slug":"make-flossing-everyday-your-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalimpress.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/04\/make-flossing-everyday-your-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New You: Make Flossing Every Day Your Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019ve officially made it to 2022! Have you started working on your New Year\u2019s resolutions? If you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019ve probably brainstormed ways to improve your health. While that may include weight loss or breaking poor habits, you should consider focusing on your dental health. Flossing every day is an excellent practice that should be at the top of your list! To help you stay diligent this year, here are a few tips and tricks you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Flossing Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, it\u2019s incredibly important to understand why you should floss<\/a>. Although brushing your teeth is an essential practice, it\u2019s not enough to keep plaque from building up on and between your pearly whites. Luckily, when you use dental floss to get into the nooks and crannies your toothbrush missed, you can break up the plaque and remove it before it hardens into a rough substance called tartar. If you neglect to floss your teeth every day, you increase your risk of developing diseases and infections, including cavities and gingivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Right Way to Floss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Dental Association, it\u2019s strongly recommended that you floss between your teeth at least once a day. Here\u2019s what a proper flossing technique looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n