{"id":170,"date":"2015-10-08T16:33:33","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T16:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2026-08-15T07:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:31:16","slug":"dentist-west-monroe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/dentist-west-monroe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dentist West Monroe, LA, Trusts Provides Flossing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smiling<\/a>Dr. L. King Scott and his team understand that your days are long and busy. Between work and school, family and friends, there hardly seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. And by the end of the day, all you want is your comfy bed and soft pillow. There is, however, one more important thing you have to do before your go to bed. Your nightly oral hygiene routine is critically important not only to your oral health, but your general health, too. And that routine must include flossing. Brushing your teeth alone does not remove the plaque that can build up between your teeth throughout the day. Proper flossing helps to remove this plaque, which if left to accumulate can lead to gum disease and systemic ailments.
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\nPlaque is that sticky substance that naturally develops in our mouths throughout the day. But just because plaque is natural doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it\u2019s good. Hiding inside plaque is the bacteria that cause gum disease<\/a>. Whether gingivitis or the more advanced periodontitis, gum disease is often marked by swollen and bleeding gums. And if gums are bleeding, then bacteria have an entrance to the rest of the body through the bloodstream. Systemic conditions that have been linked to gum disease include high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease and low birthweight in newborn babies.<\/p>\n

Brushing your teeth only removes plaque that accumulates on the surface of your teeth. Flossing, on the other hand, is designed to remove plaque from between your teeth. Let\u2019s review the proper techniques for flossing, so you perform this important task effectively.<\/p>\n

Proper Flossing Technique from the Dentist West Monroe Trusts<\/h2>\n