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From Brian Scott Gurinsky, DDS, Ms · denver, CO · Published June 27, 2012

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Is flossing your teeth really all that important? I mean I'm getting most of the stuff off my teeth now.

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As my grandma used to say. Only floss the teeth that you want to keep.

Here are the top 4 reasons you should floss your teeth.

1. Prevent gum disease

Gingivitis (inflammation of gums) is the first stage of gum disease (periodontal disease). It is caused by an accumulation of plaque around gums and between teeth. Plaque also contains bacteria that are harmful for the gums. Flossing important to remove all plaque after a meal.

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2. Prevents tooth decay

Dental plaque can causes cavities.. When mixed with sugar, the bacteria that live in plaque can start the process of tooth decay. This is why it's bad for plaque to be left in your mouth. Only dental floss removes plaque in between your teeth.

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3. Stops tartar build-up

Many people associate tartar build-up with smoking.Tartar is plaque that has become hard from the saliva's calcifying action. Great oral hygiene measures, include brushing and flossing, can slow down the building of tartar, but does not remove it. Some people produce more tartar than other people. Cleaning your teeth regularly will prevent tartar form building up to damaging levels.

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1141 18TH ST, denver, CO

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