Why Flossing

Is So

Important

Flossing is hugely important. Why? It’s simple,

really: Flossing gets at the smallest, hardest-to-

reach crevices in your mouth—the places where

cavities are most likely to develop.

It’s key to preventing gum disease and tooth loss,

not to mention it could save you a ton of money on

dental surgery.

Here are a few quick tips to make sure you get the

most out of your flossing routine:

Use whatever works:- Old-school ribbon floss, one of

those Y-shaped holders—there are a lot of ways to get

into those hard-to-reach areas. Ask your dentist and

hygienist if there’s a particular one that’s right for you.

Work the floss between your teeth gently, in a sort of

sawing motion. You don’t want to just jab it in there

and risk damaging your gums.

Once you’re in, pull the floss sideways and scrape off

the insides of your teeth in an up-and-down motion.

Don’t forget the very back of your last tooth! A lot of

gunk can build up there, and a lot of people forget it

since it’s in the back.