{"id":36,"date":"2013-05-20T12:59:18","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T16:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.centraldentalnorwood.com\/?p=36"},"modified":"2016-06-28T17:26:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T21:26:19","slug":"the-importance-of-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/20\/the-importance-of-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-37\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"flossing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/shutterstock_1083892-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/shutterstock_1083892-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/shutterstock_1083892.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While we all know it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/flossing.html\">floss<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re all actually doing it. Today, the staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\">Central Dental Associates<\/a> wants to teach you about flossing and how important it is to the health of your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, brushing alone isn\u2019t enough to maintain the health of your smile. \u00a0Plaque can accumulate between your teeth and can lead to decay. Also, plaque can harden into tartar and can irritate your gums, inflaming your gums and increasing your risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flossing <\/strong>is important because it cleans in between your teeth, thus preventing a buildup of plaque. Brushing just cleans the tops and sides of your teeth. Your smile is not truly clean until you use both techniques together. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/basics\/brushing-and-flossing\/\">This article<\/a> from Colgate discusses proper <strong>flossing<\/strong> techniques, and we can demonstrate them for you at your regular checkup. If you\u2019re having trouble <strong>flossing<\/strong>, try getting a pre-threaded flossing tool. They can be found in packages at drugstores and are inexpensive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flossing <\/strong>needs to be an integral part of your oral health routine to ensure the health of your smile. By taking a little time out of your day to floss, you\u2019ll see a big difference in your smile. If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to call us. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our contemporary practice and learn why <strong>Central Dental Associates<\/strong> has been <strong>Norwood\u2019s<\/strong> premier choice for <a title=\"General Family Dentistry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">family and restorative dentistry<\/a> since 1965. We\u2019re located in <strong>Norwood, MA<\/strong> at Chestnut Green, convenient to patients from <strong>Walpole, Westwood, Medfield, Dedham<\/strong>, and surrounding areas. <a title=\"Contact Cental Dental Associates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/contact-us.html\">Call us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we all know it\u2019s important to floss, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re all actually doing it. Today, the staff at Central Dental Associates wants to teach you about flossing and how important it is to the health of your smile. 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