Why is it so necessary to floss your teeth?
Flossing is important for removing food, plaque, and bacteria from between your teeth on a regular basis. You risk decay and periodontal disease if you don’t floss and let these things live between your teeth.
- Plaque –A film on teeth formed by a mixture of bacteria, food, and saliva. If bacteria is allowed to remain on and between the teeth for a prolonged period of time, acids are produced, which eat away at the tooth, causing cavities and inflaming the gums.