{"id":63,"date":"2018-05-15T19:08:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2018-06-11T12:53:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T12:53:05","slug":"dentist-in-melbourne-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/15\/dentist-in-melbourne-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Flossing \u2013 Your Dentist in Melbourne Says It\u2019s Super Important!"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1520261465_92454.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1520261465_92454-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"young man smiling while flossing\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1520261465_92454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1520261465_92454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1520261465_92454.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You\u2019re no stranger to the fact that flossing is recommended as part of your oral hygiene regimen, but you\u2019ve mainly only heard about it serving as a means to remove food lodged between your teeth. Your dentist in Melbourne says there is so much more to it, though. She\u2019ll explain the benefits of flossing and how it serves as a major part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/checkups-cleanings.html\">preventive care<\/a>\u00a0as you continue reading.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>What Does Flossing Accomplish?<\/h2>\r\nContrary to some beliefs, flossing does far more than just remove food lodged between your teeth. It also plays a huge role in the health of your gums, removing harmful bacteria that could fester into big problems.\r\n\r\nWhen you eat, there will naturally be some residue left from the foods and beverages (if other than water) you\u2019ve consumed. The problem is that bacteria are attracted to these remaining particles. They seek the sugars left from the decaying substances and feed on them, and if not addressed, can develop into:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Tooth Decay<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gum Disease<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tooth Loss<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Higher Susceptibility to Oral Cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and Pancreatic Cancer<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThus, flossing helps to prevent these serious issues by cleaning the areas that your toothbrush can\u2019t.\r\n<h2>Why Brushing isn\u2019t Enough<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re still leaning toward just using a toothbrush for your oral hygiene, consider the fact that you can only clean 60 percent of your teeth. To address the other 40 percent of the surface of your ivories, you have to floss. From this standpoint, flossing is just as important as brushing.\r\n<h2>The Aesthetic Benefits of Flossing<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to protect your beautiful smile, then flossing needs to be a part of your regimen. Here are examples of how it contributes:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Plaque Removal <\/strong>\u2013 From a more functional perspective, your flossing habits are key in fighting bacteria, as we\u2019ve discovered. It also fulfills an aesthetic purpose, because tooth decay leaves severe visible traces over time. It\u2019s common in these cases for teeth to be black or brown, so improved oral hygiene is a \u201cwin-win,\u201d because it serves several purposes in one application.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Fighting Stains <\/strong>\u2013 Flossing also serves as a major foe of food and beverage stains. Again, it\u2019s because of the thin piece of floss\u2019s ability to penetrate the tight space between the teeth. In doing so, it\u2019s able to address 40 percent of the cause of discolored teeth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How Often Should You Floss?<\/h2>\r\nTo get the best results, you should floss after every meal, along with brushing your teeth. At a minimum, though, it should be done two times a day. It\u2019s especially important to floss at night before retiring for bed and in the morning when you rise. This is because during the time that you\u2019re sleeping, bacteria have the opportunity to grow without being disturbed.\r\n\r\nSo be sure to clear away excess food particles and bacteria at night and then address any new growth that may have accumulated, in the morning.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about how flossing can enhance your oral health and prevent dental issues or to schedule a preventive care visit, reach out to your Melbourne dentist today!\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Author<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSince graduating with her DMD degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Beverly Rose has been delivering top-notch care to her patients. To stay abreast of the latest changes, she remains affiliated with several professional organizations, enhancing the patient experience at her private practice. Dr. Rose can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You\u2019re no stranger to the fact that flossing is recommended as part of your oral hygiene regimen, but you\u2019ve mainly only heard about it serving as a means to remove food lodged between your teeth. Your dentist in Melbourne says there is so much more to it, though. She\u2019ll explain the benefits of flossing and how it serves as a major part of preventive care\u00a0as you continue reading. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/15\/dentist-in-melbourne-7\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions\/66"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}