You should floss everyday, for 2-3 minutes each session. Flossing serves similar purposes to brushing, as it removes plaque, bacteria, food particles, and debris from inside of your mouth. However, flossing removes them from places your brush cannot reach--the spaces in between your teeth. The bacteria in your mouth eat sugars. They then produce an acidic byproduct which eats away... read more »

Flossing is an important mainstay in the repertoire of excellent oral hygiene, and yet the one that seems to be overlooked the most. Brushing our teeth alone is not enough to remove all the food particles and residue that can get left behind and turn into plaque. With flossing, we can reach the spaces that toothbrushes cannot. Brushing and flossing... read more »