{"id":58,"date":"2016-01-11T13:35:54","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T13:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.losfresnosdental.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2016-01-11T13:35:54","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T13:35:54","slug":"floss-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.losfresnosdental.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/11\/floss-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Make It Your New Year\u2019s Resolution to Floss Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-59\" style=\"margin: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.losfresnosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/list.jpg\" alt=\"New years resolutions: floss daily\" width=\"219\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s a New Year!<\/strong> The New Year is a time for new starts, and this year you can make a resolution to start flossing every day. The benefits are greater than you may think!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Avoid plaque build up! When you eat, food can get stuck between your teeth. When this is left unchecked, it can cause serious plaque build-up which can lead to bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. Plaque builds up naturally after you eat, and this sticky substance is notorious for causing the mentioned problems and more. Even if you brush regularly and your teeth look okay, neglecting to floss can only do harm. Cavities can form in hard to reach places such as between teeth, making them go unnoticed until you\u2019re in serious pain and in desperate need of a dental visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Poor oral health means poor overall health!<\/strong> Poor oral hygiene is not just bad for the beauty of your smile, either. When bacteria builds up in your mouth, it can find its way into your bloodstream and can cause serious infection, which can lead to tooth loss and other illnesses, such as diabetes. Your overall health does rely heavily on oral health, which is why keeping bacteria levels down and in check is so important.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-61\" style=\"margin: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.losfresnosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/flossing.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a beautiful smile who made the decision to floss daily this new year\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Commit to flossing!<\/strong> Committing to flossing daily will be easier than you think, and it comes with a number of benefits. Make it a part of your daily routine and before you know it, you\u2019ll be doing it without even thinking about it! Not only will your smile be beautiful, but it\u2019ll be healthier too. Flossing up to two times a day can significantly cut down on the amount of plaque buildup, helps protect tooth enamel from damaging sugars and oils, and reduces your chances of developing cavities. When paired with regular brushing and the use of mouthwash, you can guard your smile from the typical, but serious, problems that arise when oral hygiene takes a backseat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a New Year! The New Year is a time for new starts, and this year you can make a resolution to start flossing every day. The benefits are greater than you may think! &nbsp; Avoid plaque build up! When you eat, food can get stuck between your teeth. 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