{"id":102,"date":"2022-01-11T21:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2022-02-17T21:03:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T21:03:48","slug":"why-you-should-floss-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/11\/why-you-should-floss-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New You: How to Turn Flossing into a Daily Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s officially a brand-new year! If you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019ve probably already started working on your list of New Year\u2019s resolutions. While these typically involve ways to improve your health and financial situation, you should consider focusing on your dental health. For example, turning flossing into a daily habit should be at the top of your list. Not only does it ward off tooth decay, but it can significantly lower your risk of periodontal disease. That said, here are some tips to help you stick to it every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it\u2019s important to understand why you should be flossing<\/a> every day. Even though brushing twice a day can certainly keep your mouth clean, it\u2019s not enough to prevent plaque from building up on and between your teeth. You must use dental floss to get into the nooks and crannies your toothbrush missed, breaking up plaque and removing it before it hardens into a rough substance called tartar. If you don\u2019t floss at least once a day, you increase your chances of developing oral diseases and infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Floss Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you know what the proper flossing technique looks like? If not, don\u2019t worry \u2013 here\u2019s a step-by-step on how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n