You may believe you
do not need to floss to keep your teeth. There may even have been years between
when you have decided to floss. Dr. Rice and her team sees the impact every day
for people who do not floss. While it may seem that the problem stays in your
mouth or does not impact you at all, in fact, years of not flossing can cause a
major problem not only with your body, but with your gums and your teeth. Here
are 5 effective strategies to create a healthy flossing habit that keeps your
smile happy.
1.
Floss at the same time every day. It takes 21
days to create a habit! Get up every day and floss, or before you go to bed,
floss. Put it in your purse and floss at work the first time you go to the
restroom.
2.
Find floss you love. There are so many
variations out there. So, just keep searching for one until you find one that
fits your needs.
3.
Visit the periodontist if you are flossing and
your gums are bleeding. No amount of blood is normal. Dr. Denine Rice and her
team can help work out a plan to get your smile back on track.
4.
Set a timer. If you forget to floss after
deciding on this new habit, don’t give up, instead set a timer on your phone in
order to remind you to complete this task.
Flossing
is essential to keep your teeth healthy and happy for years to come. Contact
Dr. Rice and her team today for more information.
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