What Happens When I Forget to Floss

It is not enough to clean your teeth with a toothbrush, because, in this way, only 40% of the tooth surface is actually cleaned; tiny food debris still remain between the teeth and gums and lead to the most common oral health problems that eventually lead to trips to a sedation dentistry office for dental deep cleaning. That is why it is necessary to use dental floss every time you clean your teeth.
According to a survey on health measures, only 28% of people say they floss at least five times a week.
In general, you should floss at least once a day, especially before going to bed in the night. However, if you eat frequently throughout the day, flossing after snacks too will greatly reduce the risk of cavities.
If you do not floss, bacteria will build up in the spaces between the teeth and in the gingival groove. When not removed, these bacteria lead by aggregation and attachment to the formation of bacterial plaque, which is subsequently mineralized by certain mechanisms, leading to the appearance of tartar, which can be removed only by the dentist. All those bacteria and the bacterial plaque harbor acids, which demineralize the enamel and cause carious lesions. Subgingival plaque greatly increases the likelihood of inflammation of the gums, which eventually develops into chronic gingivitis or periodontal disease.









