Fight Off Gum Disease with Daily Flossing

Have you thought about fighting off gum disease with dental floss? If not, then we have good news for you! If you suffer from gum disease or need to have a cleaner or fresher smile, then flossing can help you in many ways. In fact, to help you learn more about flossing, our dental team at First Care Dental in Louisville, Kentucky, is happy to give you this basic knowledge, so you can keep your smile healthy and gum disease free.
 
Did you know, flossing should be done at least once each day, most often at night so food particles and plaque don’t linger in your smile as you sleep? Well, it’s true! Flossing is an essential factor in fighting gum disease will reduce cavities. Many people do not fully realize that flossing is a vital factor when it comes to truly taking care of your teeth and gums.

Flossing removes plaque and other food particles from your smile, which is important because plaque is a sticky film that contains bacteria that promotes gum disease. If plaque is not removed as soon as possible, then it can harden into tartar which is the key support to gum disease. Tartar is really hard and sticks to your teeth, which is why only your dentist can remove it from your smile.

As you can see, flossing is essential when it comes to your oral health. If you still have any questions or feel it’s time for a dental checkup, please call our office today at 502-893-5677 to set up an appointment with Dr. Ben Taylor. Our friendly and professional staff is always happy to address any questions or concerns you may have pertaining to your oral health care.