{"id":297,"date":"2022-12-13T17:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerdds.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2023-01-24T17:11:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T17:11:14","slug":"4-tips-to-help-you-commit-to-flossing-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerdds.com\/blog\/4-tips-to-help-you-commit-to-flossing-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Help You Commit to Flossing in 2023\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You may already be starting your New Year\u2019s resolution list for 2023. If you\u2019re like most people, you may desire to lose weight, find a new job, or even move to a new city, but have you considered adding flossing<\/a> to your list? You know it is important and necessary if you want to avoid gum disease and tooth decay, but how can you stick to it? Here are four tips to help you commit to and enjoy a healthier smile in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Flossing Is So Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes is most effective at removing bacteria and food particles from the larger surfaces of your teeth (i.e., fronts, backs, and chewing sides). However, debris can become trapped in between teeth, resulting in cavities that can form and remain unseen by the naked eye. If left untreated, it can also result in gum disease and a recession of your soft oral tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most effective ways to combat these problems is to add flossing to your dental hygiene routine. Using waxed dental floss or a water irrigator can help to remove unwanted bacteria from these crevices, allowing for a healthier, cavity-free, and disease-free smile. This is why it is recommended that you practice flossing at least once a day before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Tips to Help with Your Flossing Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If flossing seems like a tedious task, it may be, but it\u2019s worth the time and effort, especially since treating cavities and gum disease can take up even more of your time. If you want to stay on track in 2023 and make flossing a normal part of your everyday oral hygiene routine, here are four tips to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n