{"id":8341,"date":"2021-08-23T09:11:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=8341"},"modified":"2021-08-18T14:12:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:12:00","slug":"how-often-should-i-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-often-should-i-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should I floss? Learn the best way to improve your oral health"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Brushing often takes front and center stage when we think about dental and oral hygiene. However, flossing teeth is just as important as brushing. Instead of looking at flossing as just an addition to brushing, consider it an equal step in your daily dental hygiene routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about flossing, including how often you should floss and whether you can floss improperly. We\u2019ll also discuss the best flossing technique so that you do the job right.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should I floss?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Flossing is a critical part of preventive dental care. The mouth is home to millions of bacteria. No matter how well you brush your teeth, bacteria, plaque, and food debris get trapped between them. Because floss goes between the teeth, it’s able to reach all the areas that your toothbrush can’t get to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Flossing also helps to remove <\/span>plaque<\/span><\/a> from hard-to-reach areas. Removing plaque is important. If left on the teeth, plaque hardens and turns to tartar. Leaving plaque on your teeth and in your mouth can lead to all sorts of oral hygiene issues, including:<\/span><\/p>\n