It may be June and the start of summer, but it won’t be long until back-to-school season is upon us. If you’re like a lot of students and parents, you’ll be visiting your dentist for your biannual checkup and cleaning before heading back to class. Naturally, you want to do everything you can to avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious oral health concerns. With these back-to-school-specific oral hygiene tips, you can!

You might feel confident about your oral hygiene because you diligently brush your teeth at least twice a day, but did you know you could be neglecting a crucial step? Harmful germs can grow in between our teeth as well as beneath our gums, and can result in damage, decay, or disease if left untreated.

You can avoid all this by incorporating a simple task into your usual dental routine! Flossing removes particles that gather around your teeth and gums and is an imperative part of preventative care.  Read on to learn more about the benefits of flossing each and every day!