{"id":227,"date":"2024-01-22T01:23:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T01:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2024-01-22T01:23:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T01:23:43","slug":"commit-to-flossing-every-day-for-healthy-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/22\/commit-to-flossing-every-day-for-healthy-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Daily Flossing a New Year\u2019s Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanThe new year is quickly approaching, which means you\u2019re thinking about the goals you\u2019d like to accomplish in 2024. While you might plan to save money or eat out less often, don\u2019t forget about your dental health<\/a>. With your oral and general health closely connected, you can invest in your overall wellness with daily flossing. Remembering to floss every day can be difficult, but your gums rely on it. Here are a few tips to help you remember to floss before heading to bed.<\/p>\n

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Why is Flossing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your toothbrush is the most used item you have at home to keep your mouth healthy. Although it is effective in removing food residue and plaque, it can\u2019t reach everywhere in your mouth. Up to 40% of your teeth surfaces can be left unclean. Flossing is the only way to remove plaque your toothbrush can\u2019t reach. The American Dental Association recommends flossing every day to protect your mouth from gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although gum disease is preventable, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 50% of adults over the age of 30 have a form of the infection. Not only is it a leading cause of tooth loss, but it can also increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer\u2019s, and many other health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can keep your gums healthy and support your wellness by making daily flossing part of your New Year\u2019s resolutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Remember to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can take time to create new habits, like flossing every day. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n