Admit it, you googled ‘how to floss’ in an attempt to learn the ever popular video game dance that’s all the rage.  Sorry to disappoint, but as a Brookline dentist office, we’d love to teach you our style of the floss.  It begins with a piece of mint-covered string and your beautiful smile.  And, if you floss each day, you’ll be rewarded with more than a high score in a video game.  You’ll win a smile that lasts a lifetime. 

Why flossing is important

Daily flossing is an important part of your oral hygiene routine.  The action removes food particles and plaque from your teeth.  Simply brushing with toothpaste doesn’t always remove the bacterium that forms on teeth.  Floss lets you clear out the hidden area below the gum line as well as the tiny crevices between each tooth.

If you don’t floss, these areas become prone to cavities.  Additionally, you can develop gum disease which leads to periodontitis.  Periodontal disease destroys the bones and soft tissue of your oral cavity.  If untreated, it leads to heart problems and serious health issues.

Step by step flossing

Our Brookline dentist and staff love providing step by step flossing instructions.  Talk with us about an oral health regimen at your next visit.  Our view is that if you know how to properly floss your teeth, you’ll have fewer unwanted oral complications in the future.  And, less complications means fewer trips to the dentist other than your regular cleaning appointments.  It also means more time practicing your floss dance.  Follow these steps for a clean, healthy mouth: