Flossing should be part of everyone’s oral health routine.

Brits have been advised that skipping flossing their teeth could be having a detrimental impact on their overall health.
Flossing can help to remove plaque and bacterial build-up in the mouth in areas brushing alone cannot reach, Canadian publication Divine has asserted.

The consequences of not doing so can mean individuals are more likely to develop gum disease and decay, as this build-up will remain there unless a person uses floss to get rid of it.

By brushing and not flossing, a person is only cleaning two-thirds of the tooth surface, the resource noted.

Elsewhere, the Irish Independent recently reported over-brushing can be extremely bad for dental health, as it can cause the enamel on the teeth to be eroded.

The publication also noted brushing too soon after meals can also -rep be harmful, as the enamel is softer just after eating and can therefore be brushed away by vigorous brushing.