FLOSS LIKE A BOSS! Here are a quick 5 reasons to floss daily:
- It's the #1 defense against gingivitis, which leads to tooth loss.
- It keeps bad bacteria from entering your bloodstream.
- It will keep your breath fresh.
- It fights cavities.
- It lets your smile shine without unsightly broccoli between your teeth!
About the author
Dr. Rebecca Swett, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Rebecca Swett co-founded Swett Dentistry in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1996. A Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, she began her career as a dental hygienist before earning her DDS from the Medical College of Virginia and completing advanced general dentistry training at the University of Connecticut Health Center. She chairs the Dental Advisory Committee for the Charlottesville Free Clinic.