Brushing may come before flossing in the dictionary, but it shouldn’t when it comes to our teeth
The study found that flossing loosens bacteria and food debris from between the teeth, which allows brushing to be much more successful at removing plaque.
Those that interdentally cleaned before brushing were left with a much cleaner mouth than those who did it afterwards.
“It is a myth that having a good oral health routine begins and ends with brushing our teeth twice a day. This is simply not true.
“The importance of looking after the health of our teeth and gums by cleaning interdentally and then brushing cannot be stressed enough. This done along with maintaining a balanced, low-in-sugar diet and regularly visiting the dentist will make us far less likely to encounter problems with our oral health.”
The ORAL HEALTH Foundation is keen to highlight the importance of a healthy mouth following a number of recent studies linking poor oral health to heart disease, diabetes, dementia and even erectile dysfunction.
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