Is flossing really necessary or is it just a facade? Check out the correct way to clean your teeth and maintain your dental hygiene.
floss: If you want to enjoy excellent dental health and fresh breath, you need to look beyond brushing just the front and back surfaces of your teeth. What you need is extra cleaning between the teeth because these spaces carry a higher risk of dental disease. Hidden areas trap more germs and the bristles of regular toothbrushes cannot reach into these areas. The purpose is to remove microbial plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds up between two teeth. Interdental cleaners such as dental floss and interdental brushes effectively clean these areas and reduce the likelihood of gum disease and cavities. Regular use of interdental cleaners has several benefits, including:
- Tartar prevention: When plaque is not removed, it hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dental professional. Tartar buildup can lead to gum disease and interdental cleaning helps prevent tartar by removing plaque before it hardens.
- Improve gum health around crowns, bridges and dental implants: More attention needs to be paid to areas where there are fillings, crowns, bridges and implants so as not to allow plaque to build up around them. The role of dental floss and interdental brush becomes more critical in these areas if you want dental work to last longer.
- Fresh breath: Interdental cleaners can also help keep your breath fresh by removing food particles and bacteria trapped between teeth that can cause bad breath.
- Improve overall health: Good oral health has been linked to overall health, and flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health. A healthy mouth can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.
It is important to note that flossing is only effective in tight spaces and when done correctly. In larger spaces, interdental brushes of different sizes may be needed. To choose the right interdental cleaner based on the size of the space and to learn the correct interdental cleaning technique, consult a dental professional.
— Input from Dr. Rajeev Chitguppi, Head of Research and Innovation, ICPA Health Products Ltd.
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