The Truth About Flossing

What’s the deal with flossing? We’ve all been told our entire lives that flossing is key for keeping good oral hygiene, but it can be a hassle, and it seems like not that many people actually do it. So is it really necessary? We get these questions all the time here at Hamlin Dental Group. Flossing seems like the one routine many of us feel like we could do without (and many do). So how necessary is it really? Here’s the short answer: it’s not necessary at all. That is, only if you don’t want to have clean teeth. And you should. 

Here are the quick details: brushing only cleans 60% of the surface of your teeth. That other 40% can only be reached by flossing, and you don’t want to miss it. If you do, plaque can build up  and increase your chances of developing gum disease. And since the bacteria in gum disease has been linked to the bacteria that causes heart disease, why take any chances? As a popular center for family dentistry, here at Hamlin, we think the choice is simple: floss those teeth!