The statistics show that the vast majority of Americans will never need this question answered. Less than 40% of us report that we floss daily. However, there is a small percentage of people that may be flossing too vigorously. Essentially, unless you can feel food stuck in your teeth, then you should only be flossing once a day. Plaque takes between 24 and 48 hours to form and harden, so flossing more than once in a 24 hour period is generally unnecessary.
If you travel a lot for work, you know the struggle of trying to maintain appropriate hygiene. Especially while being confined to a small space for hours, even days on end. Even if you aren’t a trucker or a flight attendant, that occasional business trip or destination wedding may leave you wondering how to properly care for your teeth. It’s not easy when you’re thousands of miles from the comfort of your own bathroom sink. Fortunately, there are a few travel hygiene tips you can take into consideration.
Receding gums are a common problem that tends to sneak up on people because it can happen gradually over a long period of time. In fact, many people don’t even know they suffer from receding gums until they begin to feel some tooth sensitivity or they happen to notice that one tooth looks a bit longer than the one next to it. Read on to learn what causes receding gums and how you can help prevent it.
