Why Flossing Is An Important Part Of Your Dental Routine

Why should you floss your teeth? 

Do you floss every day? Or do you struggle with flossing? 

Flossing regularly helps to dislodge debris between teeth and helps alleviate bleeding and inflamed gums.

We understand that people often struggle to get the method right when flossing and it can be tricky, but with a little bit of practice you will get your flossing technique down to a tee in no time! 

It’s worth noting that there’s no particular ‘correct way’ to floss, and often we see patients who are reluctant to floss once they see blood! It’s important to note that this is normal and the more regularly you floss, the less chance you have of experiencing bleeding gums.

How often should you floss?

Flossing should be an essential part of your daily routine. The importance of flossing is often underestimated but it is a key step to good overall oral health!

Did you know that about 50% of the fillings you’ll need in your lifetime start between the teeth at the point where the toothbrush can’t hit, which is why it’s so important to get floss down into the debris between your teeth. 

We advise flossing before you brush your teeth to dislodge any food build up between the teeth, then brush anyway any debris when brushing.

What floss do dentists recommend? 

We find that a lot of our patients and customers struggle to floss every day whether it be pain, tenderness after flossing or difficulty accessing every aspect between teeth. We understand that flossing and cleaning interproximally is so important to maintain excellent oral health and hygiene.

There are a number of different ways to floss and finding the right option for you might take some trial and error. Choosing the right product will depend on a number of factors including your gum health or whether you’ve got orthodontic work such as braces.

To cater for this, we’ve created a range of products to accommodate your individual oral health needs, including traditional floss and our brand new water flosser. 

 

What floss is best to use?

- Dental Floss for Teeth Whitening

Our floss for Whitening contains the active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide which is proven to whiten teeth. A lot of stains build up in the areas between the teeth where your toothpaste cannot penetrate. By using a floss which contains Hydrogen Peroxide, we can deliver this active ingredient to these stained areas breaking down the stains and improving the overall look of the teeth.

Our floss is unique because they're made from 100% recycled ocean plastic!

-Water Flosser

Water flossers have been shown to be five times more effective at removing plaque between teeth vs using manual floss. The water flosser is ideal for cleaning around dental bridges, braces, implants and crowns. Water flossers offer a more gentle alternative to traditional floss and are less likely to cause gums to become inflamed or bleed.

A water flosser is ideal for people with braces, bridges, implants, crowns or periodontal pockets but it’s suitable for anyone who wants a cleaner, fresher mouth!

Why will you love it? 

• It will help you achieve a whiter smile
• Water flossing will reduce bad breath
• Offers a more gentle alternative to traditional floss 
• Using a Water Flosser will improve your gum health by reducing bacteria below the gumline
• Water Flossers are amazing for those with braces