{"id":53,"date":"2016-08-05T20:41:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T20:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2018-02-08T20:12:05","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T20:12:05","slug":"dont-ditch-floss-just-yet-4-reasons-keep-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/dont-ditch-floss-just-yet-4-reasons-keep-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Ditch The Floss Just Yet; 4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cI don\u2019t need to floss anymore? Really Dr. B?\u201d says my patient to me today&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you may be thrilled by this news or a\u00a0bit gutted and betrayed\u00a0by the lack of scientific evidence for flossing we don\u2019t recommend our patients ditch the floss just yet. As your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/farshad-bakhtyari-dmd.html\">dentist<\/a> and trusted oral health advisor I think it\u2019s important to address this subject in more detail.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, a new report by the <a href=\"http:\/\/bigstory.ap.org\/article\/f7e66079d9ba4b4985d7af350619a9e3\/medical-benefits-dental-floss-unproven\">Associated Press<\/a>, claimed that the medical benefits of dental flossing are unproven.The federal government admitted there was no solid research supporting the effectiveness of flossing. The <a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/dietaryguidelines\/\">latest dietary guidelines<\/a> for Americans, issued by the Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, quietly dropped any mention of this without notice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-55 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dentalfloss-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dentalfloss-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dentalfloss-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dentalfloss.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been practicing dentistry since 2002 and I can tell you first hand that I have physically seen the results of flossing with my own eyes. It\u2019s important to note that a lack of good research doesn\u2019t necessarily prove something is ineffective \u2015 just that perhaps it hasn\u2019t been a priority for quality research or research funding.<\/p>\n<p>My position continues to be in line with the ADA. On August 2nd, the ADA <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/press-room\/news-releases\/2016-archive\/august\/statement-from-the-american-dental-association-about-interdental-cleaners\">released a <strong>statement <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/press-room\/news-releases\/2016-archive\/august\/statement-from-the-american-dental-association-about-interdental-cleaners\"><strong>statement <\/strong><\/a><strong>about interdental cleaners. <\/strong>According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\">American Dental Association<\/a> (ADA), \u201cinterdental cleaners such as floss are an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. Cleaning between teeth removes plaque that can lead to cavities or gum disease from the areas where a toothbrush can\u2019t reach. Interdental cleaning is proven to help remove debris between teeth that can contribute to plaque buildup.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1>Here are 4 reasons why you should keep flossing:<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li>It helps clean the deep recesses between your teeth and down under the gum line<\/li>\n<li>It helps disrupt plaque from building up and damaging the teeth, gums and bone structure<\/li>\n<li>It helps remove food and bacteria from in between your teeth<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a low-risk and low cost preventative measure that can help you have a healthier mouth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How To Floss:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>You should only need 12-16 inches of dental floss to effectively floss all of your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the ends of the floss around a finger on each hand, leaving about 2-4 inches between each finger<\/li>\n<li>Gently guide the floss between teeth using a sawing motion<\/li>\n<li>Curve the floss around the base of each tooth (beneath the gum line), and gently move the floss up and down. If you have difficulty handling the floss, or if you are flossing your child\u2019s teeth for them, floss holders are often recommended<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note: After flossing, it is important to rinse your mouth with water<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining good oral health is not just a result of a single factor, rather it is the result of a combination of factors that include regular brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for regular dental check-ups. If you have any questions about flossing don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI don\u2019t need to floss anymore? Really Dr. B?\u201d says my patient to me today&#8230; Whether you may be thrilled by this news or a\u00a0bit gutted and betrayed\u00a0by the lack of scientific evidence for flossing we don\u2019t recommend our patients ditch the floss just yet. 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