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Flossing is essential for good oral hygiene. Have you ever watched Pretty Woman and seen the scene where she is in the toilets flossing her teeth after eating some strawberries? Well this just emphasises the importance of looking after your teeth no matter what trade you may be in!

People who floss regularly experience less gum bleeding than people who brush only. Flossing removes the plaque lodged between your teeth, if plaque gets left and then hardens it turns in to tartar and this has to be removed by your dentist. So there are many advantages of flossing your teeth and it is important that you take up this habit!

The benefits of flossing can have a really positive increase in your oral hygiene. Flossing daily can reduce the number of bacteria in your mouth. If you don’t floss and chose to leave the tiny food particles in your mouth then the bacteria will have a field day, pretty much having a picnic on your mouth’s left overs. These nasty bacteria then produce acid which will slowly erode your tooth enamel. Also flossing helps to get rid of tartar. Plaque that forms and settles in between your teeth will harden and form plaque. It can only usually be removed by a dentist then. Good tooth brushes can rid your mouth of alot of plaque but not the plaque between the teeth. Good oral hygiene (including flossing) can help with bad breath and other nuisances such as halitosis and bad breath.
Oral B Essential Floss is a good product to go for. It is very reasonably priced at £1.89, is waxed and slides in between the teeth quite easily.