{"id":105,"date":"2020-12-31T22:20:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T22:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2020-12-31T22:20:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T22:20:24","slug":"flossing-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/31\/flossing-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Common Flossing Mistakes You Could Be Making"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/flossing_2__1600276097_67097.jpg\" alt=\"Woman flossing\" class=\"wp-image-106\" width=\"315\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/flossing_2__1600276097_67097.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/flossing_2__1600276097_67097-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/flossing_2__1600276097_67097-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are diligent about brushing your teeth\nthoroughly two times every single day, you still will have areas that you are\nmissing. This is because your toothbrush cannot reach certain areas of your\nmouth. This is where flossing comes into play. By flossing, you can remove\nplaque and bacteria from between the teeth and beneath the gumline. However,\nmany people aren\u2019t flossing correctly on a daily basis. Here are some common\nflossing mistakes that you need to avoid in order to achieve optimal oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying Above the Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing isn\u2019t just about removing food and plaque from\nbetween the teeth. It is also a way to remove buildup from beneath the gumline.\nRemember that you should be pulling the dental floss down about two to three millimeters\nbelow the gumline to keep the gums healthy. This way, you can better protect\nyourself against periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stopping Because of Blood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that there is blood when you floss, this is\ngenerally a sign that your gums are inflamed, and you should actually be flossing\nmore often. Once you get into a good habit of flossing each day, this should\neventually stop happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Too Aggressive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snapping the string into your gums or being too aggressive can\ndo more harm than good. This can cause trauma to the soft tissues in the mouth\nand result in gum recession. Do not saw at the base of your gumline either.\nAlways be gentle when flossing to avoid hurting your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Enough Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to thoroughly clean your teeth if you aren\u2019t\nusing enough dental floss. According to the American Dental Association, you\nshould be using about 18 inches of floss every times you brush your teeth. Wrap\nthe extra string around your fingers and use a clean area of dental floss\nbetween each tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out of Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t bad to brush before you floss, but the other way\naround has shown to be more effective. According to a study in the Journal of\nPeriodontology, the participants who flossed before brushing tended to have\nless plaque left behind. Also, the fluoride in your toothpaste is more likely\ntoo coat areas between your teeth if you have already flossed beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partial Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think that they have a great routine of flossing\nevery day, but they are only going up and down with the string. Instead, you\nshould wrap your tooth with the floss so that you clean the entire area. Make a\nc-shape around your tooth and slide it up and down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrong Time of Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a bad time of day to floss your teeth, but doing\nso before bed is especially crucial. This is because your saliva flow decreases\nwhen you are sleeping. The food particles that are left behind are even more\nlikely to begin the bacterial breakdown process. By flossing before bed, you\ncan avoid inflammation and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As great as flossing is for your oral health, you aren\u2019t\ndoing much good if you are making these critical mistakes. Make sure that you are\nflossing properly so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">prevent\noral health issues<\/a> and keep your smile in good shape going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Cale\nBeasley<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of Missouri at\nKansas City and has been committed to continuing education ever since. He is\ncurrently a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental\nAssociation, and SPEAR Education. To learn more about proper oral hygiene or to\nschedule an appointment at his office in Littleton, CO, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (303)\n794-1707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you are diligent about brushing your teeth thoroughly two times every single day, you still will have areas that you are missing. This is because your toothbrush cannot reach certain areas of your mouth. This is where flossing comes into play. 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