2006-12-05 04:02:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, for several reasons. Most peoples' teeth are close enough together that toothbrush bristles do not completely touch the surfaces between. So, the plaque and bacteria just sit there. So, you need to pull floss around each tooth and slide lightly up and down until it squeaks a bit. Another reason is that the plaque and bacteria are also up near the gumline in between teeth. If it stays there, it causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, which will eventually cause the bone to start resorbing or pulling away, which will result in loose teeth.
It is not fun, but do it, do it now, do it well.
2006-12-05 04:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When there is a build up of food rests between your tooth flossing is important : the way tooth are implanted in the jaw determine the position towards each other and therefore possible build up.
When you can do without flossing by brushing your teeth at least twice a day you should leave it at that as there is a danger of tiny wounds to the gums which could turn out worse at the end.
2006-12-05 12:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jumper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cavities are caused by many different reasons.
Some of them are, not brushing, drinking too much soda (yes, a dentist can look in your mouth and tell that you drink a lot of sugary drinks!) and not flossing.
When you don't floss, the food that gets stuck in between your teeth literally rots there. Just like if you left it out on the counter, except quicker b/c it's hot and wet in your mouth. When the food rots in your mouth, it can cause your breath to smell bad and since it doesn't always come out the next time you brush, it sets there. And the rotten food rots your teeth. Not just one tooth, but both of the teeth it sets between. So when you go to the dentist b/c your tooth hurts soooo bad, many times you will end up losing 2 teeth instead of one. All because you didn't floss.
I'm not saying that you don't floss, but you get the point.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-05 12:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, flossing removes plaque in between teeth that a brush can not get to. It also makes brushing afterwards more effective and keeps gums healthy.
2006-12-05 12:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, flossing will help resuce the build up of plaque on your teeth near the gums. It keeps both your teeth and gums healthy.
2006-12-05 12:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by Diet_smartie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-05 12:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by Will 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flossing is important b/c it helps to get thw excess plaque between your teeth that your toothbrush misses out.
2006-12-05 12:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by tpsvfamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it gets the plaque that hides between your teeth. The more you do it the easier it gets because if you haven't done it in a while it can be difficult to get through.
2006-12-05 12:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh if u get food stuck u should use a brush and if it dont work then floss dont use a tooth pick cuz its not goin to work USE FLOSS
2006-12-05 12:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_lyke_kandi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it gets to hard to reach places because it's a single string where you direct to every nook... with brushing it's like all these strings moving over top... it doesn't go between teeth...
even with mouthwash. it's a liquid... it can't move solids... it's important.... believe me it can make all the difference
2006-12-05 12:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jeeves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋