{"id":23,"date":"2016-10-15T16:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-10-15T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2016-10-25T16:14:14","modified_gmt":"2016-10-25T16:14:14","slug":"dentist-in-ocala-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/dentist-in-ocala-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"Flossing Tips with Your Dentist in Ocala, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Let\u2019sImagine you\u2019re taking your regular shower in the morning before you head out for the day. Feel the warm water running over your head. Perhaps you start by washing your hair. Afterward, you wash your face, neck, chest, and back. Then you immediately turn off the water and start to dry off. Right now you\u2019re probably saying that you weren\u2019t finished, you forgot the whole other half of your body. This is basically what you are doing whenever you forget to floss your teeth. Dr. Daniel Weldon<\/a>, your dentist in Ocala, FL, wants to let you know why it\u2019s so important that you floss every day.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Floss<\/h2>\n

As we illustrated in the little story above, whenever you brush your teeth but don\u2019t floss, you are leaving nearly 40% of your teeth\u2019s surfaces uncleaned. Your brush is simply not able to reach in between your teeth and clean those small spaces. Plaque can build up quickly here because the area is so confined. If you haven\u2019t flossed in a few days, the plaque has probably hardened into tartar and will be more difficult to remove. Flossing is helpful when it comes to cleaning your gums. Just like with your teeth, plaque can be damaging to your gums and cause gum disease. This can lead to a variety of symptoms such a swollen or painful gums, bleeding gums, or receding gums. Gum disease is also the leading cause of tooth loss<\/a>. It has even been shown to be associated with much more serious conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. While these are extreme examples of what a lack of flossing can lead to, even the more moderate effects can make a patient experience consistent pain and sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Flossing Technique<\/h2>\n

In order to help prevent gum disease and completely clean your teeth, here are a few basic tips when it comes to flossing:<\/p>\n