[quote][align=center][b]How often should you be flossing those damn teeth?[/b][/align][/quote] Not everybody add flossing to their daily dental routines, but flossing is actually very important. Most people either forget about flossing or consider it a low-priority because they’re unaware of the importance or are unsure how to do it correctly. The truth is, flossing helps clean the gaps between your teeth so that you're less likely to get gum infections or cavities from bacteria build-up. [hr][hr] [b]What are the benefits of flossing?[/b] Brushing alone doesn't clean your entire mouth; it only cleans the surface of your teeth. You need to floss in order to clean out the gaps between your teeth, where bacteria often reside. Thus, flossing can help improve the appearance of your mouth as well as your dental hygiene and overall health. [b]How often should you floss?[/b] It's more important to take your time and floss correctly than it is to floss often. If you floss several times a day but do it quickly, you'll miss a lot of the bacteria and debris you need to clean out. This defeats the purpose of flossing. It's far better to floss only once a day and do it slowly so that you clean your entire mouth. If you have braces like me, then flossing regularly is even more important if you don't want to permanently damage both your teeth and even your braces!