Everyone has heard their dentist stress the importance of flossing, but many people still believe that as long as they brush their teeth and avoid lots of sugar, they don’t need to floss. According to C.R. Sfeir D.D.S., General Dentistry in Lorain, OH, even the healthiest eaters and most diligent brushers should floss daily. 

Dentistry experts agree that simply avoiding sugar and brushing your teeth twice a day isn’t as effective as adding flossing to your oral care routine. While C.R. Sfeir D.D.S., General Dentistry believes that low-sugar diets and frequent brushing are a good thing, they want to remind their patients and friends that flossing still serves an important purpose. When you brush your teeth thoroughly, you’re cleaning the front and the back of each tooth, but it’s impossible for your toothbrush to clean the sides of your teeth because it can’t physically fit between them. 

The reason dentists are so adamant about flossing is that they know it’s the only way to clean every side of your teeth. Think about it this way—you wouldn’t take your car to the car wash and not clean the doors. Even if you keep your car in a covered garage, never park it under trees, and take great care of it, the doors will still accumulate dirt and grime. Your teeth are no different. They’ll be good to you as long as your good to them, and thorough cleaning plays a significant role in this exchange.

If you don’t floss on a daily basis, your teeth aren’t getting the care they desperately need. Just a few minutes a day is all it takes to protect your teeth from cavities and make your dentist proud! To learn more about proper oral care or schedule a dentist appointment, call C.R. Sfeir D.D.S., General Dentistry at (440) 960-5200 today. You can also visit the dentist online now.