Is it best to floss before or after brushing your teeth?

Use dental floss this way to always have healthy gums

Although we are fully aware that the use of dental floss on a daily basis and especially before going to sleep is essential. There is still controversy about when to use it, before or after brushing. Have you ever asked yourself this question? From our office we are going to evaluate these options and give you a verdict so you can take the best way to make your cleaning the most successful. Read on!

What is the importance of dental floss in our cleaning routine?

Dental floss does not have a very complicated composition, in fact, the materials with which it is most commonly produced are: Plastic thread or very thin nylon. Its main function is to remove food debris and dental plaque that accumulates between the teeth. It is used by inserting it into the space between our teeth and molars while we rub lightly so that the residues come out to the outside of our mouth and we can remove it more easily. It is essential along with the toothbrush to fight bacteria and infections near the gums that can affect our life with unnecessary pain. The importance of this device lies in its impact and functionality when it comes to cleaning. Although the toothbrush and toothpaste are the main ones, it does not mean that secondary tools should be left out of our routine, especially because they are not secondary, they simply complement the toothbrush since it does not have enough capacity to clean our mouth by itself.

Benefits of Dental Floss and its constant use.

Although we already know that they have a main function which is to remove food debris between our teeth, they have other types of functions that we can easily mention, among them.

Elimination of dental bacterial plaque.

If you do not know what dental plaque is and the deterioration that it can cause in our teeth, we explain it to you in an easy way; the bacterial plaque is a small layer of bacteria that has a whitish color and that accumulates mainly between the teeth and in the external part, giving it a horrible external view. Although it is not annoying at first, it is something that we should not keep in our mouth for a long time because its main components are decaying food and sugars that could not be digested, therefore they are quite corrosive to the tooth enamel and can easily decalcify them. What does decalcification mean? Well, it means that the safety layer of your teeth, in this case the enamel, will be damaged and this will cause your teeth to become stained and may develop other types of degenerative diseases.

Keeps the risk of tooth decay at a low level.

Tooth decay is nothing more than a hole in the tooth enamel of our tooth that is annoying and causes constant pain. This can happen over time, but even so, if you have too much plaque accumulated, you are more prone to suffer from them constantly. Even if you remove the external tartar with your toothbrush, it can easily get trapped between the corners of your teeth. For this, we will use our dental floss, which will make sure that there are no traces of tartar inside them and dental cavities cannot develop. That is why it is so important to use it! Using it at least once a day is enough to reduce the probability of suffering from tooth decay by up to 30%.

Prevents periodontal diseases.

One of the diseases for which people come to our office constantly is gingivitis, which affects only the gums and soft tissues of the mouth and causes great inflammation in the mouth and constant bleeding when brushing teeth. If left untreated, it can evolve into a stronger disease called Periodontitis, from here on other parts of the body are influenced as it has a greater inflammatory effect than gingivitis, and in fact it can be responsible for total loss of irreparable dental pieces, therefore it can condemn people to wear orthodontics for life. Maintaining a constant brushing and adding dental floss can keep these diseases far away from our mouth. We can also add some other techniques such as a deep cleaning guided by a specialist every 5 months, which allows us to completely remove the oral tartar and keep the gums in good condition.

Dental floss after brushing your teeth, what are the benefits?

Nowadays, people see this as the most feasible option when it comes to flossing. The benefit of using this technique as a definitive one is that it completes what brushing could not, and that is to remove the remaining plaque between the teeth to give it a cleaner finish. By flossing last, we can allow for a more complete hygiene session and still allow it to perform its function of removing the remaining plaque from between the teeth. But, flossing before brushing also has its benefits. Read on!

Flossing before brushing your teeth, what are the benefits?

Flossing first can be a great technique to win the battle against dental plaque, as it allows a first deep cleaning that can then be finished off with a toothbrush. In addition to this, it may even have more effect than our previous option in terms of penetrating the fluoride (fundamental ingredient against plaque) into the deepest recesses of our teeth; since we would first remove the dental debris and then we could allow the toothbrush to enter these areas and take away what is left.
In addition to this, if we prioritize flossing there is no chance of forgetting to floss easily, as it would be the beginning of the routine and we are much less likely to forget to brush. In addition to this, you could more effectively eliminate bad breath from your mouth that can also come out if you floss last. Have you ever thought about it? Now you have something to consider today before you go to sleep!

Before or after, which is definitive?

Although as we could already observe, the advantages of both sides are quite good and all theories have their arguments, the important thing is to make sure to use it and not to forget it in any of our dental routines as it is fundamental. The only advice we will give you is to always use it at night before going to sleep because it will help you to remove all the debris from the day that accumulated between your teeth and you can sleep with a completely clean mouth. In addition to this, you can ask your dentist which brand of dental floss he or she recommends so that you can always keep in mind which ones work for your type of teeth and which ones really don’t.

City Dental Clinic as your best option.

In case the information was not clear and you need more information about it, our clinic located in Tirana, Albania, will always be open for you and your family. And not only for this! If not for monthly dental consultations and for any kind of operation you may need, we also specialize in orthodontics for both adults and children.

We have the best professionals in our area in this part of the country, do not wait until the last moment to prioritize your health! We have more than five years working for you and offering you the best care for your mouth.

Is it best to floss before or after brushing your teeth?

Use dental floss this way to always have healthy gums

What is the importance of dental floss in our cleaning routine?

Benefits of Dental Floss and its constant use.

Elimination of dental bacterial plaque.

Keeps the risk of tooth decay at a low level.

Prevents periodontal diseases.

Dental floss after brushing your teeth, what are the benefits?

Flossing before brushing your teeth, what are the benefits?

Before or after, which is definitive?

City Dental Clinic as your best option.

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