Imagine if every time you showered, you stood with only the right side of your body inside the shower. Your right side would get clean each day, but the left side would never get clean. No one would ever dream of doing that, right?
Yet, that’s what most people do each day with their oral hygiene. Even if someone has great brushing habits, but they neglect to floss, they’re leaving behind a lot of plaque and bacteria that can cause both oral health and overall health problems. As any family dentist in Dallas will tell you, flossing removes the bacteria that a toothbrush just can’t reach. Keep reading to learn about four of the biggest consequences of not flossing!