Importance of flossing

😡 “But little Johnny brushes five times a day! How can this happen?!” ⁣

👨🏻‍⚕️ “Does he floss?”⁣

🤭 “…”⁣

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Remember, good oral hygiene includes brushing AND flossing. With tight contacts between teeth, toothbrushes cannot adequately clean between the teeth. The way I explain it to patients is that teeth have five surfaces (the chewing surface, front, back, and the two sides in between). Brushing takes care of the chewing surface, front, and back. You need flossing for the two sides in between. Without flossing, it’s like you’re only cleaning 60% of each tooth! ⁣