{"id":247,"date":"2021-09-17T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2021-10-11T20:45:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T20:45:14","slug":"mistakes-while-flossing-in-ripon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/mistakes-while-flossing-in-ripon\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways You Might Be Flossing Incorrectly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While most adults are familiar with the importance of brushing, considerably fewer floss and simply never learned how to do it properly. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, only about 16 percent of adults floss daily. It is little wonder, then, why even those who do floss tend to make mistakes that result in their teeth not being as clean as they should be. Here are 3 common errors you might have made while flossing in Ripon; keep them in mind so that you can improve your oral hygiene routine for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. You Don\u2019t Floss as Often as You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019ve probably heard that it\u2019s recommended to floss at least once a day, in reality it\u2019s best to do it as often as you brush \u2013 in other words, once in the morning and again in the evening. The longer bacteria and food debris stay in your mouth, the more opportunity they have to cause decay and gum disease. It\u2019s therefore better to remove these potential threats as frequently as possible, so make sure you have your dental floss on hand whenever you\u2019re ready to brush your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019re Flossing and Brushing in the Wrong Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people floss after they\u2019ve finished brushing. While it might not seem like the order would matter much, some research indicates that it\u2019s better to start with flossing. This is because one of the benefits of brushing is applying fluoride to your teeth. By flossing first, you make it easier to coat the entire tooth with toothpaste so that you can get the maximum possible benefits of the fluoride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019re Not Using \u201cC\u201d Shaped Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing works best when you use the right techniques. The approach that dentists recommend is called \u201cC\u201d shaped flossing, which involves the following steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n