{"id":170,"date":"2018-05-25T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T08:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2018-05-25T08:29:54","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T08:29:54","slug":"family-dentist-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/family-dentist-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Risks of Not Flossing From a Family Dentist in Dallas!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ManImagine if every time you showered, you stood with only the right side of your body inside the shower. Your right side would get clean each day, but the left side would never<\/em> get clean. No one would ever dream of doing that, right?<\/p>\n

Yet, that\u2019s what most people do each day with their oral hygiene. Even if someone has great brushing habits, but they neglect to floss, they\u2019re leaving behind a lot of plaque and bacteria that can cause both oral health and overall health problems. As any family dentist in Dallas will tell you, flossing removes the bacteria that a toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. Keep reading to learn about four of the biggest consequences of not flossing!<\/p>\n

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Gum Disease<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, an estimated 65 million Americans have gum disease. This condition attacks the gum tissue and underlying bone that supports the teeth and keeps them in place.<\/p>\n

The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, or \u201cinflamed gums,\u201d and usually starts as tender and bleeding gums. In later stages, gum disease can cause chronic bad breath, gum recession and loose teeth. If not treated, it can eventually result in tooth loss.<\/p>\n

Dentists in Dallas know that flossing is one of the best ways to prevent gum disease because it removes the root of the problem: plaque and bacteria under the gumline.<\/p>\n

Poor Overall Health<\/h2>\n

Over the last couple of decades, researchers have conducted an incredible amount of studies on the link between gum health and overall health. They\u2019ve found overwhelming evidence that good oral hygiene reduces the risk for all of the following:<\/p>\n