{"id":106,"date":"2017-06-22T17:17:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T17:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/?p=106"},"modified":"2017-06-22T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T17:17:26","slug":"oakton-dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/oakton-dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Oakton Dentist Warns Against Underestimating Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-501647507-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Your Oakton dentist will show you how to floss properly. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-501647507-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-501647507-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-501647507-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-501647507.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Your dental appointment is tomorrow morning, so you especially brush your teeth with vigor and floss your teeth\u2014for the first time this year. It\u2019s not like your Oakton dentist will be able to tell the difference, right? Wrong! You may think that telling a white lie to your dentist can get you off the hook about neglecting your gum health, but in reality, you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/dental\/art-20047475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">causing more damage to yourself<\/a> than disappointing your dentist. We recommend that you take your dental hygiene routine seriously\u2014all parts of it\u2014to keep your teeth and gums healthy for years to come. Let\u2019s talk about how healthy gums play a part in the rest of your health.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why is it important to floss?<\/h2>\n<p>When you don\u2019t floss your teeth, you\u2019re not cleaning up to 35% of your tooth surface! The sole purpose of flossing is to remove the dental bacteria, debris, and food from between the tight crevices of your teeth. When you neglect your teeth and gums by avoiding flossing daily, you leave those harmful materials to rot on your teeth and harden to tartar on your teeth and below the gum line. You\u2019ll eventually develop tooth decay and one of the most debilitating dental diseases: gum disease.<\/p>\n<h2>What is gum disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Gum disease begins foods along with other dangerous bacteria in your mouth builds up along and under the gum line. Plaque, a sticky film-like substance, sits on top of your teeth, gums, and tongue and hardens over time if it\u2019s not removed\u2014creating harmful tartar. It can cause infections throughout your mouth and inflammation. Inflammation can deteriorate your healthy teeth, gums, jawbone, and even your systematic health. Some signs of gum disease include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loose permanent teeth<\/li>\n<li>Chronic bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding gums<\/li>\n<li>Inflamed gums<\/li>\n<li>Receding gums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can gum disease deteriorate my overall health?<\/h2>\n<p>When you begin to see your gums get swollen, red, and puffy, you should visit your family dentist in Oakton right away. If gums are inflamed, especially in gum disease\u2019s advanced stages, your gum line can start to detach itself from your natural teeth. This allows dangerous dental bacteria, foods, and other harmful debris to enter below the gum line. Being that your mouth is the portal to the rest of your body, these materials can directly enter your bloodstream. These toxins create inflammation in the body that can cause swelling and blockage in the blood vessels that allow your brain to communicate with the rest of your body effectively or even your heart. Gum disease increases your chances of having a stroke or developing gum disease.<\/p>\n<h2>How can I avoid these health issues?<\/h2>\n<p>Preventing dental issues starts with you and your diligence when it comes to completing your dental hygiene routine at home. That means that you must brush twice a day <em>and<\/em> floss at least once a day! It may not be the most enjoyable activity, but it sure beats developing serious systematic diseases. Stop underestimating the power this thin string holds and start flossing today! So, the next time you\u00a0visit our office for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/contact-us.html\">scheduled appointment<\/a>, you can tell the truth about your great flossing habits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dental appointment is tomorrow morning, so you especially brush your teeth with vigor and floss your teeth\u2014for the first time this year. 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