{"id":81,"date":"2018-03-10T17:40:15","date_gmt":"2018-03-10T17:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2018-04-23T14:28:45","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T14:28:45","slug":"dentist-in-danville-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/10\/dentist-in-danville-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Danville Says Flossing Can Save Your Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-82\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84453890__1517870172_15156-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family brushing teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84453890__1517870172_15156-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84453890__1517870172_15156-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84453890__1517870172_15156.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you visit your dentist in Danville, do they give you the side eye because you told that same old fib\u2014that you floss every single day. Believe it or not, your dentist can tell when you\u2019re telling a white lie and telling the truth\u2014especially when it comes to flossing.<\/p>\n<p>For more reasons than one, flossing is a critical part of your home hygiene routine. Learn more about why your dentist always encourages you to keep regular flossing habits at home in this week\u2019s blog post.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why is flossing important?<\/h2>\n<p>When you look at your typical floss, you might not think it\u2019s anything special. It\u2019s just some silly string, right? Wrong! Floss\u2014no matter what type you use if you use it the right way\u2014is one of the most helpful dental tools that you can have in your dental toolkit.<\/p>\n<p>The act of flossing your teeth does so much to help your smile:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removes leftover plaque from between teeth and along the gum line.<\/li>\n<li>Prevents tartar buildup from between the teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Keeps the gums firm, strong, and healthy.<\/li>\n<li>Wards off dental diseases like gum disease.<\/li>\n<li>Helps fight tooth decay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not only that, but your dentist doesn\u2019t have to meticulously scrape away hardened plaque and tartar from the crevices of your teeth during your dental visit. This can make for quicker, more enjoyable dental appointments!<\/p>\n<h2>What happens when you don\u2019t floss?<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine all the plaque that\u2019s built up between your teeth when you skip flossing for an extended period? You\u2019re missing up to 35% of your teeth\u2019s surface! These lingering harmful materials can lead to dental problems like gum disease.<\/p>\n<p>Little do many people know, your gums do a lot for your whole body\u2019s health! The least you can do is avoid gum disease by flossing every day. Unfortunately, many people still skip this part of their dental routine and start to experience symptoms like sensitive teeth, bleeding gums, inflammation of the gum tissue, and even gum recession.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t improve your flossing habits and consult a dentist for your potential gum disease, you could risk losing your teeth!<\/p>\n<h2>How can you improve your flossing habits now?<\/h2>\n<p>Hopefully, the threat of gum disease or losing your natural teeth is enough to make you want to improve your dental hygiene routine. If flossing seems like a daily challenge, you don\u2019t have to settle for traditional floss.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your dentist for assistance when choosing the perfect tools. They might recommend a water pik to make your flossing easier to complete and more entertaining. Or, they can demonstrate how proper flossing should look during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">scheduled appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about flossing and how to boost your oral health, give your local dentist a call today.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Here at Danville Dental Associates, we know that were just one half of a team that takes care of your smile. You must prevent dental problems at home, too! That\u2019s why we make it a priority to teach you the best dental hygiene techniques in our office so that you can improve your smile from the comfort of your own home. Learn more about how we may be able to help you by contacting us today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you visit your dentist in Danville, do they give you the side eye because you told that same old fib\u2014that you floss every single day. Believe it or not, your dentist can tell when you\u2019re telling a white lie and telling the truth\u2014especially when it comes to flossing. 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