{"id":46,"date":"2016-08-31T16:55:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T16:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:39:14","slug":"dentist-williamsburg-nj-flossing-still-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/dentist-williamsburg-nj-flossing-still-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Williamsburg, NJ On Why Flossing Still Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentistYour dentist in Williamstown, NJ wants to warn against believing the hype about not flossing. You probably noticed the firestorm of articles, Facebook statuses, and tweets proclaiming the <\/span>end of flossing<\/span><\/a> earlier in the month. But <\/span>Dr. Kassem<\/span><\/a> feels it is every dentist\u2019s duty to remind patients that flossing still matters as much as it ever has. Dental floss is the only method you have for removing the bacteria your toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. And a thorough floss shouldn\u2019t add more than two minutes to your daily dental hygiene routine, anyway. Flossing — it\u2019s just worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Flossing Was Removed from <\/span>Dietary Guidelines<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

What caused what we\u2019ll now call the <\/span>anti-flossing<\/span><\/a> movement? If you read the stories, you know it was due to the fact that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services quietly removed flossing from their annual publication <\/span>Dietary Guidelines. <\/span><\/i>Their reasoning? Insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of flossing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s think about this for a second. They didn\u2019t find that flossing was <\/span>unnecessary<\/span><\/i> — they just didn\u2019t see enough proof that it actually does anything to justify its continued inclusion in <\/span>Dietary Guidelines. <\/span><\/i>But as <\/span>some people<\/span><\/a> are pointing out, we wouldn\u2019t test the effectiveness of wearing a parachute while jumping out of an airplane versus not. There is only so much funding to go around in the world of dental research — and it seems like the benefits of flossing just haven\u2019t been given enough attention. Maybe because we know it works. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Give Up the Floss Just Yet (Or Ever)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s get floss back on the nighttime agenda. The habit is effective in removing the particles that cause periodontal (gum) disease, the condition that\u2019s been linked to a number of other serious diseases. Heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, premature birth and low birth weight are all linked to the chronic gum infection. <\/span><\/p>\n

And aside from reducing your risk of gum disease and improving your overall health at the same time, flossing also freshens your breath and helps to prevent tooth decay. That\u2019s because no matter how well you brush your teeth (and let\u2019s face it, most people could do a better job with the toothbrush), there are some areas that you just can\u2019t reach. Between the teeth is one of them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Want more proof that flossing is still very much \u201cin?\u201d Consider the fact that right after the news came out, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the federal government published a release touting the <\/span>importance of floss<\/span><\/a> and interdental cleaners. Take some time to remind yourself of proper flossing habits by watching the ADA\u2019s instructional video on <\/span>how to floss<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flossing: Just Part of the Picture<\/span><\/h3>\n

Good dental health requires three things: brushing for two minutes, twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist as recommended for preventive appointments. People should also maintain a balanced, nutritious diet and stay away from tobacco for better dental and oral health. When was your last visit to Dr. Kassem\u2019s office? If it\u2019s been longer than six months, remember that preventive dental care keeps teeth and gums healthy. <\/span>Schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your dentist in Williamstown, NJ wants to warn against believing the hype about not flossing. You probably noticed the firestorm of articles, Facebook statuses, and tweets proclaiming the end of flossing earlier in the month. But Dr. Kassem feels it is every dentist\u2019s duty to remind patients that flossing still matters as much as it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist in Williamsburg, NJ On Why Flossing Still Matters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Caught up in the rumors that flossing doesn\u2019t really matter? 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