{"id":26,"date":"2016-08-01T06:29:33","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T06:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.savperio.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2017-07-14T15:25:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T15:25:57","slug":"periodontist-savannah-please-dont-give-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savperio.com\/blog\/periodontist-savannah-please-dont-give-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontist in Savannah: Please Don\u2019t Give Up Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"periodontistAs your <\/span>periodontist<\/span><\/a> in Savannah, we look at gums every day. From pink, whole, healthy gums to infected gums and receding gums, we see the whole range of periodontal health. We know how to keep this periodontal tissue healthy: excellent dental hygiene at home and regular preventive dental care. That\u2019s why the news that <\/span>flossing was removed<\/span><\/a> from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture <\/span>Dietary Guidelines <\/span><\/i>came as a surprise to us — a frustrating shock, to be completely honest. The firestorm that followed this news (people proclaiming the end of flossing, etc.) is filled with misinformation that\u2019s detrimental to everyone\u2019s oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Good Flossing Prevents Gum Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n

Have you given up flossing due to something you\u2019ve heard in the news lately? Not so fast. We want to remind you that flossing is a crucial aspect of good dental health. It\u2019s the only way to prevent plaque buildup and remove the food particles your toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. We already know that flossing daily reduces inflammation and prevents periodontal (gum) disease — so the claim that flossing isn\u2019t all that important is simply, well, false. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flossing is especially important given the dangerous side effects of gum disease. People who don\u2019t maintain a good oral hygiene routine — brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist every six months — are far more likely to develop the condition. Unfortunately, uncontrolled gum disease has been linked to serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature birth, low birthweight, and <\/span>other diseases<\/span><\/a> linked to periodontitis. Periodontitis eventually causes partial or complete tooth loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy Fresher Breath With Regular Flossing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Aside from preventing gum disease and missing teeth, we want people to keep flossing for another simple reason — fresher breath. No matter how well you brush, your toothbrush just can\u2019t get in between your teeth, where food particles collect throughout the course of the day. Once this forgotten food combines with the bacteria that\u2019s already in your mouth, your breath starts to suffer. Want some unpleasant proof? Take a whiff of your used floss the next time you have skipped a few days. It doesn\u2019t smell good, and it\u2019s what you\u2019re breathing when you skip flossing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Consider the Reasoning<\/span><\/h3>\n

One more thing — sure, it\u2019s easy to say flossing isn\u2019t all that important due to <\/span>inconclusive evidence<\/span><\/a> (the reason it was dropped from the <\/span>Dietary Guidelines<\/span><\/i> to begin with), but let\u2019s consider that for a second. We wouldn\u2019t test the effectiveness of looking both ways before crossing the street versus crossing with a blindfold, would we? No. And we believe it\u2019s the same with flossing — it just makes good sense. <\/span><\/p>\n

So what\u2019s our recommendation? It\u2019s simple: please don\u2019t give up flossing. It doesn\u2019t matter if you do it at night, in the morning, before brushing or after — just as long as you are flossing at least once a day. And if you need a refresher course on the proper flossing technique, check out this video from the American Dental Association on <\/span>the right way to floss<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As your periodontist in Savannah, we look at gums every day. From pink, whole, healthy gums to infected gums and receding gums, we see the whole range of periodontal health. We know how to keep this periodontal tissue healthy: excellent dental hygiene at home and regular preventive dental care. That\u2019s why the news that flossing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nPeriodontist in Savannah: Please Don\u2019t Give Up Flossing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you considering giving up flossing due to the latest news? 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