Yes, you definitely need to floss. Not occasionally or just when food is stuck between your teeth. Not when you feel like it’s been a while. Instead, if you’re asking for our Conroe, TX team’s sage advice regarding best dental hygiene practices to ensure that your smile health is on track, stays on track, and that you avoid commonly related issues like decay or gum disease, the answer is always: You have got to floss every day, once a day, completely, and without missing any spots. As for the excuses that sound quite reasonable that you may tell yourself sometimes, remember: They aren’t relevant! Learn more about what we mean and just why this is the case.

“But I Didn’t Chew Anything Today!”

True, you may not have chewed anything or even eaten for a day! However, no matter what you do, plaque coats your smile. It needs to be removed twice a day with brushing (and between-teeth and beneath-your-gums plaque needs to be moved once daily with floss). Dental hygiene simply has to happen twice a day for a clean smile.

“But I Brushed Extremely Well!”

We want you to remember that even the very best brushing in the world will not remove plaque and debris from areas that floss will reach during dental hygiene. It is an absolutely necessary practice!

“But It’s Just One Day!”

Whether you’re telling yourself that it’s just one day and that your smile won’t ever know if it you miss a single session (or you’re coming up with a similar excuse for brushing), remember: Your smile cannot escape what happens to it over time. The truth is that plaque (which is sticky yet soft and completely removable with dental hygiene) is going to harden within about 24 to 48 hours. That means that if you skip a flossing session, you may end up with very hard plaque, which we call tartar, between teeth and even under your gumline. The one way it can be removed? With a dental cleaning! While bits of tartar that form are not a big threat, when lots of it forms because you’re not flossing, you’re at high risk of problems like gingivitis and cavities! This happens within just one day!

Remember To Ask For Hygiene Answers If You Need Them

Remember to ask us about what’s factual and what is not when it comes to proper dental hygiene practices! Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.