A lot of people have a hard time flossing and we wondered why is flossing so hard.
Discover why and how to improve the skill.
Sure, we might make an effort; awater flosser has been a game-changerfor me.
But lately, Ive been wondering why flossing is just so dang hard to stick with.
How should we be flossing?
First, lets break down what good flossing looks like.
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Good flossing technique includes cleaning between the teeth and the sides of your teethwithout excessive bleeding.
Sometimes thats unavoidable, though, and bleeding is a common symptom when your gums are inflamed.
Practicing good dental hygiene daily will lower the rate of gum inflammation over time.
We just, you know, actually gotta do it.
So, why dont we all just floss regularly?
There are a few common reasons why this happens.
Its a hard habit to form
Many things in life are about developing consistent habits.
Habit forming is key.
Dr. Cardall says that being taught how to floss also includes demonstrating good habits.
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Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
And if youve got an injury in your arms or shoulders, or arthritis, it can become near-impossible.
Also, the manual dexterity and time commitment are much more intense with braces, he adds.
Theres no rule you better practice oral hygiene at the same time as everyone else.
Maybe it looks like brushing and flossing at lunch in your kitchen or work bathroom.
But theyre still there, and more education could help us better understand why flossing is important.
And dentists already know that theyre not peoples favorite locale.
If shame is holding you back from exploring new and creative ways to floss, youre not alone.
Youre not a bad person if you dont floss, and youre not a good person if you do.
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