{"id":172,"date":"2019-03-10T11:54:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-10T11:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2019-03-31T12:06:51","modified_gmt":"2019-03-31T12:06:51","slug":"dentist-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/dentist-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Really Important to Floss? Your Dentist Eliminates the Confusion!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanMore than likely, you\u2019ve heard that it\u2019s important to floss, but is this fact or just an opinion? Why is so much emphasis placed on this form of oral hygiene? Your local dentist says flossing is a vital practice to incorporate into your dental care<\/a> routine. As you read on, you\u2019ll learn how failing to floss on a consistent basis could leave you more susceptible to bacteria, plaque and tartar growth \u2013 all enemies of your oral health!<\/p>\n

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Three Threats to Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n

When you eat or drink, if you don\u2019t clean your teeth afterwards, debris and particles will be left behind to fester. Unaddressed, the bacteria cling to your teeth and along the gum line to consume the leftovers, releasing acids that can cause serious problems.<\/p>\n

Over time, hundreds of caustic bacteria can form a super-structure called plaque, which is a sticky, clear film that rests on teeth and gums. Over time, it can develop into hard, calcified deposits called tartar.<\/p>\n

Why Bacteria, Plaque and Tartar Shouldn\u2019t be Ignored<\/h2>\n

When bacteria are allowed to go through the above-mentioned stages of development, the effects on a person\u2019s oral health can be significant. Here are two of the more immediate problems that can arise:<\/p>\n