If you want to keep your teeth truly white and clean, brushing twice a day just isn’t enough. While often forgotten, flossing daily with a dentist-recommended dental floss can give you an extra boost of protection and a truly bright smile. If you aren’t convinced, here are some basic facts from Four Corners Dental Group in Anchorage, AK about all the benefits that daily flossing brings:

• Flossing doesn’t just clean your teeth, it can whiten them too: While teeth bleaching kits are common in local drug stores, flossing your teeth can actually remove the stains that build up over time and make your teeth whiter.
• Flossing also helps prevent cavities and other tooth problems: When you forget to floss, plaque can start to turn into tartar buildup and cause cavities or weaken your tooth enamel. These problems not only affect the look of your teeth, they can also be quite painful. To avoid costly fillings and other procedures, floss daily as directed.
• Lastly, flossing can clean the gaps and hard to reach places that a toothbrush cannot: While brushing your teeth is something you should always do, toothbrush bristles can have a hard time getting in between your teeth and underneath your molars for a truly complete cleaning. To make sure there isn’t any leftover plaque or tartar, pay extra attention when you floss so that your teeth are kept as healthy as possible.

For more flossing tips and the very best in affordable dental care and family dentistry, call Four Corners Dental Group at (907) 258-3384 or visit their website and set up an appointment.