Oral bacteria feast on sugars left in the mouth after meals, forming plaque and acids that damage teeth. Plaque is the film that makes your mouth feel sticky when you wake up in the morning, and it contains bacteria and the acids that they produce. It hardens into tartar when left on teeth for a few days. Unlike plaque, tartar cannot be removed by brushing or flossing. It requires general dentistry treatments like teeth cleaning to get it off teeth.
Tartar contains bacteria and acids that damage teeth. It can also get into gum pockets, leading to gum disease. Brushing and flossing are the two most important things that you can do to protect your teeth against tooth decay and gum disease.
Flossing once daily is the standard set by the American Dental Association. When teeth are flossed does not matter. It can be done in the morning or at night before bed. It can be done before or after brushing teeth. Cleaning interdental spaces regularly helps prevent tartar build-up in these spaces.
Here are a few things that patients can do to get more out of their flossing routine:
Interdental spaces should be plaque-free after flossing sessions. While flossing helps protect teeth, it can irritate or damage gum tissues when done improperly. A few don’ts of flossing include:
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