Flossing

Why Flossing Your Teeth Matters?

Your job is to clean your teeth twice a day. Cleaning means brushing and flossing. While your toothbrush has a large surface area and lots of bristles, it does best at keeping the large surfaces of your teeth clean and plaque-free. What it can’t do is get in between your teeth, to clean those small spaces. And that’s important, because bacteria, plaque and debris can still get stuck there and need to be removed.

Your mouth is full of bacteria that are contained in a sticky film that coats your teeth and tongue every day. This is called plaque, and it collects on your teeth, between your teeth and just below your gum line. Your toothbrush can’t dip just below your gum line, but flossing can.

When you floss, you also remove the plaque that may have accumulated at the base of each tooth. If left, this can contribute to tooth decay.

String Floss vs Water Floss

String floss is awkward to use. If your gums are tender or you get the angle wrong, you can make little cuts on your gums and cause them to bleed. If you have any condition that affects your ability to use your hands or fingers, this can also make flossing more difficult or even painful. Using the incorrect technique repeatedly with string floss can lead to tissue damage. 

Water flossers offer a way to get around all of the disadvantages that people tend to associate string floss with and keep the focus on keeping your teeth clean. Water flossers can also compensate for a poor technique, allowing you to take advantage of technology to improve your dental hygiene. They can be used with different tips for specialised needs, such as when you wear braces or if you have periodontal pockets caused by gum disease.