{"id":178,"date":"2025-07-02T22:17:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T22:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dedicateddentistrylakewood.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2025-07-30T22:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:22:59","slug":"how-flossing-every-day-can-save-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dedicateddentistrylakewood.com\/blog\/how-flossing-every-day-can-save-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Flossing Every Day Can Quite Literally Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to your daily oral hygiene<\/a> routine, brushing your teeth gets most of the attention. But if you\u2019re skipping flossing, you could be putting more than just your smile at risk\u2014you might also be putting your overall health in danger! Flossing every day does more than just remove debris from between your teeth; it plays a role in preventing serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions. Here\u2019s what you need to know, and some tips to help you floss correctly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Flossing Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing helps remove plaque and bacteria from areas in your mouth that your toothbrush can\u2019t reach\u2014mainly, between the teeth and along the gumline. When plaque builds up, it can lead to gum disease (also known as periodontal disease), a serious infection that can cause tooth loss as well as chronic inflammation throughout the body. In fact, studies have even linked gum disease to systemic health problems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n