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Using dental floss seems like a pretty easy task at first. What blunders could you possibly make when moving a piece of string between teeth<\/a>? However, the truth is that it\u2019s quite easy to make floss-related faux pas if you don\u2019t act carefully. Your Edmond dentist takes those errors seriously and wants to make sure you don\u2019t commit any of them. With that said, here\u2019s a primer on four common flossing mistakes and how best to correct them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You Floss at the Wrong Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients think it doesn\u2019t matter when they floss; so long as they do it once daily, that\u2019s all that matters. Still, it\u2019s possible to make your oral care less efficient by flossing at the wrong time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, you\u2019re making a bad move if you only floss in the morning or afternoon. You\u2019d be better off flossing before bed because your saliva levels decrease overnight. By using floss at night, you\u2019d remove bacteria and other debris that a drier mouth can\u2019t get rid of while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Only Floss After Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since brushing may look like the more crucial habit, perhaps you only floss after you\u2019ve brushed your teeth. That\u2019d be a major mistake that costs your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality of these facts is borne out by science. Within the last decade, studies have shown that flossing before brushing lowers the amount of plaque between teeth. That\u2019s because the fluoride in toothpaste can better coat cleaned areas and provide better protection. So, do your best to floss between your teeth before brushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Stay Above the Gum Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of folks stay above the gum line when they floss, especially when they\u2019re in a hurry. Even so, this little quirk is an error you ought to correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply putting your floss between your teeth doesn\u2019t clean your smile well. The string should be carried 2-3 millimeters below your gumline to remove harmful bacteria effectively. Your flossing habit won\u2019t do much to protect you from gum disease otherwise. Instead, plaque will have a chance to build in your gums until it infects the pink mouth tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Stop When You See Blood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since bleeding is almost always a bad thing, you may be tempted to stop flossing if you see blood. Don\u2019t give into that impulse; doing so would be an oral health mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, bleeding isn\u2019t a sign that your floss has harmed your gums. It indicates that you haven\u2019t been flossing enough; gum tissue often bleeds when inflamed or infected. Given these facts, you shouldn\u2019t let the sight of blood deter your efforts. Stick with your flossing habit to ease inflammation and make your gums healthier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your smile will be much better once you correct these flossing mistakes. As for how else to improve your floss usage, just talk to your dental provider!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bluff Creek Dental<\/a> is based in Edmond, OK, with Dr. Patrick Crowley<\/a> serving as head dentist. Our practice pursues comprehensive dentistry that combines efficient teamwork and the latest dental tools. As a result, we gladly offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments tailored to each patient\u2019s unique smile. Our office is also a proud and certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (405)-751-5515<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Using dental floss seems like a pretty easy task at first. What blunders could you possibly make when moving a piece of string between teeth? However, the truth is that it\u2019s quite easy to make floss-related faux pas if you don\u2019t act carefully. Your Edmond dentist takes those errors seriously and wants to make sure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Flossing Mistakes & How to Correct Them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You might not be using dental floss as you should. 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