One Minute a Day to Better Health

Okay, we admit it.  We are afraid that if we write a blog post about flossing no one will read it. Yet, we are passionate about saving teeth – and that means flossing. People used to keep their teeth in a jar at night, but we want you to be able to keep yours where they belong, in your mouth. If that requires flossing – count us in. What about you?

Brushing alone does a good job of cleaning the visible surfaces of your teeth, but leaves bacteria and debris building up between them. Just imagine, if you do not floss there are places in your mouth that never get cleaned. That’s pretty gross. With floss, you simply wipe down the sides of each tooth removing plaque, bacteria, and other stuff you don't want to hear about.

When left alone the bacteria grow and create an infection called periodontal gum disease.This condition is not only the number one cause of tooth loss, but is also linked to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and cancer. 

Flossing only takes 1-2 minutes a day. Not bad for something that can save your teeth and your health. What are you waiting for? It's time to make a commitment to flossing every day.

3 Ways kickstart a flossing habit:

• Floss in the shower
• Floss one tooth for a few days, then make it two, then three, etc. 
• Make it automatic by linking it to another habit already in place

We even have a flossing joke for you:  

Patient: “I just don’t have time to floss my teeth."

Dentist: “Okay. Just floss the ones you want to keep.”

If you are looking for a new dentist in the Rocklin area, we would love to meet you. Call (916) 624-3119 to schedule an appointment, or if you prefer - drop by to meet us first.