{"id":3053,"date":"2018-12-10T19:36:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T19:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wemakeyousmile.com\/?p=3006"},"modified":"2020-07-14T23:03:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T23:03:13","slug":"healthy-gums-benefit-from-regular-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/healthy-gums-benefit-from-regular-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Gums Benefit from Regular Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all the delicious food that we eat during the holidays, it\u2019s is a good time to remind ourselves that it\u2019s important to clean between our teeth, too.
\nFlossing is a great way to reduce your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
\nWe also want you to know that if you do develop a periodontal infection, George A. Hoop, DDS, is more than qualified to help. Before deciding to focus on general dentistry<\/a>, Dr. Hoop was a periodontist, which is a specialist in gum health.
\nTo make an appointment at either our North Naples or Fort Myers, FL location, call (239) 594-8817 today. We want to keep you smiling.<\/p>\n

Brushing Isn\u2019t Enough<\/h3>\n

Brushing your teeth is an excellent way to remove plaque and bacteria from most of your smile. However, your toothbrush is not as effective at removing food particles from the spaces between your teeth or between your teeth and gums. Those particles can become fuel for bacteria, which can lead to decay and periodontal problems that you want to avoid.
\nFlossing is<\/i> an effective way to clean these parts of your mouth.
\nNow, you can \u201cfloss\u201d a few different ways:<\/p>\n