Flossing is an important step to prevent gum disease and cavities.
It also removes plaque from areas between your teeth where a toothbrush is ineffective.
National Flossing Day creates awareness for the importance of flossing and also encourages people to floss at least once a day.
Here are ways flossing daily will benefit you:
• Flossing can prevent your teeth from falling out. It removes the bacteria caused by previous food you ate and it also protects teeth from disease.
• It may help prevent heart and other diseases. If you have diabetes, you are at an increased risk of gum disease.
• It helps get rid of dry mouth. Saliva is a natural disinfectant in your mouth. Regular flossing helps to compensate for the lack of saliva by scraping off the bacteria that the saliva would have killed.
• You can save a lot of money. Treating your teeth or a gum disease because of not looking properly after it might be costly. By flossing, you prevent diseases which saves you money.
• Floss can remove the tartar build-up from around the gums.
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