Are you flossing?

At Abba Dental, we take flossing seriously, and our professional staff will always tell you that proper flossing is just as vital for your dental health as brushing regularly. Flossing, you see, cleans food and plaque that build up between teeth and below the gumline, key areas that brushing simply cannot reach.

The act of flossing can take 3-to-5 minutes every day (as recommended), but even 60 seconds of flossing has a great benefit over not flossing at all. Also, make sure to always brush your teeth after you floss, and to rinse with water or mouthwash. When you begin flossing you may experience gum pain or bleeding, but with daily flossing and brushing this should stop within a week or so.

Lastly, has it been at least six months since your last checkup at Abba Dental? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our convenient downtown Vancouver office by calling 604-688-7201!

We hope you're enjoying your summer! Floss, floss, floss!