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OCTOBER 2023
Video: How to floss your teeth
Do you floss every day? If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 32% of adults said they flossed daily.1
But the benefits of flossing are real. Flossing removes plaque, a sticky film of bacteria and saliva that can collect at the gum line. If the bacteria builds and causes inflammation, you get periodontal disease. And that can lead to receding gums, tooth decay and tooth loss.
Flossing, along with brushing, can help prevent periodontal disease. But it’s important that you floss correctly. To learn how, check out this short video. Once you learn the steps, you may find it easier to make flossing a routine part of your day.
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1NIH. Prevalence of daily flossing among adults by selected risk factors for periodontal disease—United States, 2009–2014.
Sources:
Dr. Mark Nieh. Flossing.
NPR. Are you flossing or just lying about flossing? The dentist knows.
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