According to the American Dental Association, people should floss their teeth at least once each day. Flossing your teeth is one of the most important parts of maintaining good oral hygiene. Brushing your pearly whites removes a lot of the plaque and bacteria from your mouth, but neglecting to floss means you’re missing 40% of the plaque on your teeth, underneath your gum line, and behind your back molars. If you don’t floss regularly, why not set doing it more as your New Year’s resolution? Read on for five tips that will help you keep up with flossing your teeth in the new year.
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