{"id":120,"date":"2019-08-21T18:50:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T18:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2019-08-21T18:50:17","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T18:50:17","slug":"why-floss-sometimes-gets-stuck-in-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/why-floss-sometimes-gets-stuck-in-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Floss Sometimes Gets Stuck in Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"flossing woman \" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flossing-woman-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/flossing-woman-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us simply don\u2019t floss as much as we should. The American\nDental Association recommends that everyone brush twice a day and clean between\nthe teeth with floss once a day. However, sometimes flossing can get annoying,\nespecially when the string gets stuck between your teeth. When that happens, it\nmight be tempting to just give up on flossing. Don\u2019t do that! Instead, read\nthis guide from your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">\ndentist<\/a> in Worthington on how to un-stick your floss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Floss Get Stuck Between Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Floss can get stuck for one of many reasons, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your teeth are too close together <\/li><li>You have plaque built up in between your teeth\nthat\u2019s trapping the floss <\/li><li>You have a restoration like a crown or filling\nthat has started to break down and make the surfaces between your teeth uneven <\/li><li>You\u2019re aren\u2019t flossing correctly <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent Floss from Getting Stuck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way, besides visiting your dentist to figure out\nthe problem, might be to simply switch out the type of floss you\u2019re using. Unwaxed\nfloss is more likely to get stuck. Waxed floss may be thicker, but the wax\nallows it to slide more smoothly in between teeth and get the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Flossing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing doesn\u2019t make your mouth feel as clean right away as\nbrushing does, so many people believe it holds no benefits. In addition, a lot\nof people see it as annoying. However, just brushing is not enough to clear away\nthe plaque that accumulates between your teeth. when plaque builds up, it\nhardens into a substance called tartar, which is almost impossible to remove\nwithout the help of a dental professional. Having lots of tartar can increase\nyour risk of gum disease, which has been linked with multiple other health\nproblems like diabetes and heart disease. As you can see, not flossing is a slippery\nslope that can lead to other issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing may be a hassle, especially if it gets stuck in\nbetween your teeth. However, follow the advice stated above to prevent it from\nsticking in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. LJ Adam achieved his dental degree in 2004 from the\nUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Since then, he has taken\nnumerous continuing education courses to improve his craft to treat his patients\nin Worthington, PA. To reach him click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a> or call (724)-297-3446. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us simply don\u2019t floss as much as we should. The American Dental Association recommends that everyone brush twice a day and clean between the teeth with floss once a day. However, sometimes flossing can get annoying, especially when the string gets stuck between your teeth. 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