Does flossing actually help your teeth and gums?

Question

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Answer 1

At some stage yes,  but some opinion is 50-50 wether the dental flossing is helping gums or not. I have heard that frequent flossing is not good for the gums, instead of making it clean,some gums will be infected because too much will hurt the enamel of the teeth causing more buildup of plaque. I am not expert about teeth or toothache but, I keep my teeth clean and away from plaque by eating fruits even when I was a kid. MY dental floss is eating guava fruit, because it will clean your gums and away from plaque. Of course, not everyone will do that, but that's how I grow up and brushing teeth twice or after meal is our routine. But, time changes, and now I can't eat anymore guava because there is no available fruit from where I live. But apple fruit can help and I am trying to do that now. I don't normally go to dentist nowadays because its too expensive for dental cleaning. Maybe one day for once in a while I will visit dentist for cleaning up, because brushing along and eating apple is not enough.

Answer 2

Flossing does help your teeth and gums. Decay is constant process on our gums and teeth. This process is enhanced by particles of food,candy, etc. retained in the crevices of our teeth and gums. Flossing helps to remove this unwanted debris by by getting into these crevices and minute areas where tooth brushing cannot reach. Bacteria grows in these occult areas which damage them and cause eventual pain. People lose their teeth because of decay derived from infections flossing may prevent. Worse some strains of bacteria which cause heart disease originate in the mouth and infiltrate into the blood. Simple flossing and brushing may allow you to have your teeth for this life long adventure. Strongly suggest getting into the habit of flossing 2-3 times per day and brushing twice. Thank you for allowing me to answer this question. Mark Davis MD

Answer 3

I will definitely going to say yes. It will make the gums healthy and can maintain the pearly white teeth without a doubt. Almost dentists will remind their patients about this concern.

Answer 4

Yes, flossing is a great help for dental health. It can remove those cavities in between teeth that cannot be removed by the use of the toothbrush or gargle. It is proven for many years and is being advised by the dentist.

Answer 5

Yes, flossing does actually help your teeth and gums. Flossing helps remove plaque and food debris from between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. It is important to floss at least once a day to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Answer 6

Yes, flossing helps remove plaque and food particles from between teeth and below the gumline, reducing the risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.

Answer 7

There is no need to floss your teeth and gums while you are still able to eat solid foods. The act of flossing just helps the gums and teeth work better together, causing a more smile-forming effect. However, it is important to keep your floss size: a small floss can help get all of the plaque and bacteria on your teeth and gums.

Answer 8

This process is enhanced by particles of food,candy, etc. retained in the crevices of our teeth and gums. Flossing helps to remove this unwanted debris by by getting into these crevices and minute areas where tooth brushing cannot reach. Bacteria grows in these occult areas which damage them and cause eventual pain.