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Compared to other ones, regular flossing can sound like a fairly easy New Year’s resolution. Just use some string on your smile<\/a>, call it a day, and repeat. All that said, learning to floss more often for your New Year\u2019s resolution is trickier than you\u2019d think; you\u2019ll likely need help. The good news is that your Hillsboro dentist has some useful tips and tricks to share. So, keep reading to discover why flossing matters and what you can do to make it easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Floss at All?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before anything else, you should reflect on why daily flossing is a crucial habit. You\u2019ll feel more motivated to maintain it by doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue is that a toothbrush alone can\u2019t keep your smile clean. Though brushing can remove bacteria from your grin, it fails to reach your mouth\u2019s hard-to-reach areas. By flossing between your teeth, you remove wedged-in debris you\u2019d otherwise miss or overlook. The result is that you face a much-reduced risk of oral issues like tooth decay or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Help You Floss More Often?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make your flossing more consistent, you can adopt several viable methods. These include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Helpful Cues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A failure to floss is sometimes a failure of memory. That being said, create helpful cues that\u2019ll serve as reminders to maintain daily flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cues in question can be pretty simple, all things considered. One example would be a designated alarm you set on your smartphone. Alternatively, you could place a sticky note labelled \u201cFloss\u201d on your bathroom mirror; you\u2019d see it first thing in the morning.  There\u2019s even the option to place your dental floss on top of your toothpaste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Your Way Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Going from \u201cno flossing\u201d to \u201cflossing daily\u201d shouldn\u2019t be rushed. To better make that transition, work your way up and start with baby steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, set your immediate goal as \u201cflossing twice a week.\u201d This project will strike you (and most others) as much less daunting than the task of trying to floss each and every day. By the time you\u2019ve adjusted to the \u201ctwice a week\u201d habit, flossing daily won\u2019t sound as bothersome or annoying; you\u2019ll just add an existing routine to a few more days of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try Other Flossing Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If regular floss doesn\u2019t appeal to you, don\u2019t worry. You can always try other flossing tools to make your New Year\u2019s resolution stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several alternatives to \u201ctraditional\u201d floss exist these days. Many people swear by Flossers, which are hand-held pieces of plastic that hold a string in the middle. Others enjoy using a Waterpik \u2013 a device that uses a stream of water to clean between teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the guidance above, you can floss more often for your New Year\u2019s resolution. You\u2019ll then start 2026 on the right foot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dentists at Orenco Station<\/a> is based in Hillsboro, OR. Led by Drs. Brandon<\/a> and Malinda Kearbey<\/a>, our practice strives to embody the highest standard of oral care. We thus offer personalized help for every patient, including preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative treatments. Our team is also a certified provider of SureSmile aligners, as well as dental sedation services. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (503)-640-4262.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Compared to other ones, regular flossing can sound like a fairly easy New Year’s resolution. Just use some string on your smile, call it a day, and repeat. All that said, learning to floss more often for your New Year\u2019s resolution is trickier than you\u2019d think; you\u2019ll likely need help. The good news is that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nStringing Your Smile: How to Floss More Often for Your New Year\u2019s Resolution - Dentists at Orenco Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you aiming to floss more often for your New Year\u2019s resolution? 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