The Ultimate Guide to Flossing: Benefits, Techniques, and History

4 min readPosted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 8 Jan, 2025When it comes to flossing to maintain oral hygiene, the world is divided into three almost equal groups: those who floss their teeth daily, those who do some flossing weekly, and those who never floss!That’s right, a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported that research from 9,000 adults, ages 30 and older, found that 30.3 percent flossed daily, 37.3 percent flossed less than daily, and 32.4 percent reported no flossing.While many people brush their teeth regularly (nearly 7 in 10 Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day), flossing remains a crucial yet overlooked aspect of oral hygiene.“When developing your oral hygiene regimen, it is important to include flossing once a day in order to decrease the likelihood of cavities and gum disease,” says the UIC College of Dentistry.This comprehensive guide will explore the numerous benefits of flossing, proper techniques, its fascinating history, and how it...