When it comes to good oral hygiene, everyone has heard that the most important aspect of a dental health regimen is brushing and flossing every day. Ideally, you brush your teeth at least twice per day and floss at least once each day. Good oral health prevents you from dealing with a tooth and gum issue that requires complex dental procedures like root canals.

At Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic, our Canadian Dental Association-approved oral health professionals provide patients with high-quality dental care and work to prevent serious health problems for you and your family. We can also offer advice for proper home hygiene methods for proper flossing and brushing against periodontal disease.

The Importance of Using Dental Floss to Prevent Tooth Decay

Although proper flossing is not usually everyone’s favorite activity, it is critical for the health and well-being of your teeth, tooth enamel, gum line, gum tissue, and overall dental health. Tooth decay occurs when food particles are left between the teeth and not fully removed from the mouth. Using dental floss to remove the food particles and then a toothbrush and toothpaste for proper brushing (gently brush the teeth) eliminates the possibility of decay occurring.

Regular brushing and good flossing techniques work together in the act of removing plaque from the natural enamel, getting your breath smelling fresher, and having a mouth healthier than before. When it comes to proper flossing techniques, it is important to have dental professionals such as ours at Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic to guide you through the process.

Reasons to Floss in the Morning

One of the biggest questions we receive at Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic regarding proper brushing and flossing is when the activities should actually be done. Most people know that they should gently brush their teeth with a toothbrush with rotating or oscillating heads at least twice per day to prevent tooth decay and tooth loss. However, preventing periodontal disease and keeping teeth healthy by flossing out old food particles.

Ideally, patients should be flossing to keep their gums healthy and remove interdental plaque once per day. So, when should that one-time activity happen in your day? Some dentists believe it is best before bed, and others think it should be in the morning. Here are some reasons that Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic thinks morning is better:

  • Morning is a dedicated time for home hygiene: For many people, the morning is dedicated to getting ready for the rest of the day with a shower, shave, teeth cleaning, hair brushing/styling, makeup application, and other aspects of the morning routine. That means it would be easy to add a few minutes to this routine for proper flossing.
  • You are well rested from a good night’s sleep: It is important that your flossing routine is done with your eyes wide open and paying full attention. If you are tired after a long day, you may not be willing to take more time away from sleep to floss fully. After a solid night’s rest, though, you will feel refreshed and be able to devote your complete attention to flossing.
  • Extra minty freshness: If you are using dental tape that is mint flavored, flossing in the morning will provide you with extra minty freshness to start your day. Most toothpaste flavors are mint, so flossing along with your morning brushing will give your mouth that added kick of minty freshness while you also remove any food particles you may have missed brushing the night before.
  • Substitute flossing for your morning coffee: Flossing can substitute for your morning coffee when you want to wake yourself up (including your mouth). It is better for the natural enamel found on your teeth and will wake you up as you pay close attention to what you are doing.

When you decide to floss, it is simply important that you get it done daily to ensure a healthy smile. If you or your family members need help or advice regarding proper flossing, contact our dental professionals at Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic in Edmonton, AB.

Contact Our Dentist and Dental Hygienist to Prevent Gum Disease

Many benefits come with daily flossing and making that activity a clear and regular part of your morning home hygiene routine. These include the prevention of bad breath, gum recession, and tooth loss from tooth decay. It also works to prevent any issue which requires complex dental procedures.

At Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic in Edmonton, AB, we can assist you in learning how to brush your teeth and floss gently properly. Our Canadian dental team works tirelessly to help patients understand the best practices for keeping their teeth healthy and preventing periodontal problems.

Our dental clinic remains focused on comfort for our patients, and we always work to ensure you have the smile you have always wanted. We offer restorative, preventative, and cosmetic dentistry options for the whole family at a reasonable and affordable price.

Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic in Edmonton, AB, is also happy to explain all procedures to you and make sure that you are comfortable with the treatment plan designed for your oral health. Your health and comfort are our number one priority, so you can rest assured you will have a pleasant experience at our dental clinic.

For more information on the benefits of flossing or ways to ensure that you can remove plaque from even the hard-to-reach gum pockets in your back teeth in your mouth, contact Dr. Molly Rogers and Associates Dental Clinic today. Call now to schedule an appointment in our Edmonton, AB, clinic.

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