{"id":131,"date":"2020-12-26T00:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T00:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2021-08-31T14:06:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T14:06:42","slug":"new-years-resolution-flossing-more-often-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/26\/new-years-resolution-flossing-more-often-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stick to Your New Year\u2019s Resolution of Flossing More Often"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you made your New Year\u2019s resolutions yet? While many of us use the start of a New Year to set goals for ourselves, most don\u2019t reach them. When making a New Year\u2019s resolution, it\u2019s essential that you choose a reasonable goal that can be achieved with practical habits. So if you\u2019re looking for a resolution you\u2019ll be able to stick to that will improve your health, why not start with flossing? Flossing plays a key role in preventing a wide range of oral health issues<\/a>. Read on to learn more about why flossing is so important and a few helpful tips for keeping your New Year\u2019s resolution to floss more often in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Flossing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing may not be your favorite activity, but experts say it\u2019s just as important to your smile as brushing. Recent studies demonstrate that toothbrushing alone only removes about 60% of plaque and bacteria from the mouth. The other 40% hide in places that toothbrush bristles can\u2019t reach, but floss can. Cleaning out these hard-to-reach areas by flossing during your dental routine ensures that your mouth is healthy and minimizes its risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Make Flossing a Habit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have trouble remembering to floss? Do you avoid flossing because you find it difficult or frustrating? Use these helpful tips to help yourself get into the habit of flossing every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n