How Can You Extend the Lifespan of Your Teeth? The Answer Is "Floss" -1-

What is the most effective way to extend the lifespan of your teeth? According to experts, one of the most effective methods is using dental floss.

Proper tooth brushing can extend the lifespan of your teeth by 2.6 years, and a dental checkup once every six months can extend it by 2.5 years, but consistent flossing can extend the lifespan of your teeth by up to 6.2 years.

If you do not use floss after eating, it is difficult to completely remove the small food debris left between your teeth. Using floss allows you to effectively remove foreign substances between your teeth without putting strain on your gums.

It can also reduce bad breath caused by food debris left between the teeth as it decays, and it improves gum health.

Flossing is essential not only for natural teeth, but also for keeping teeth that have received prosthetic treatments such as implants, laminates, and ceramics healthy for a long time.

Experts explain that prosthetics such as implants or ceramic materials themselves do not decay, but if food gets trapped in the tiny gaps between the prosthetic and the natural tooth, or between the prosthetic and the gums, surrounding inflammation can be triggered, which is why floss must be used.

It is said that if excessive inflammation occurs in the gums around the prosthetic, the jawbone can become unstable, and even the implant may need to be removed.

In Part 2, we will answer frequently asked questions about floss and share the correct way to use floss.