Hopefully you already know that you should brush your teeth at
least twice per day. But did you know that, in addition to brushing your teeth, you should also be flossing twice daily too? Lucky for you, WH
talked to expert dentists about how to floss properly. And spoiler: You're probably doing it wrong.
“Brushing your teeth only cleans three of the five exposed tooth surfaces,” explains
Bill Dorfman, DDS, a cosmetic dentist based in Los Angeles. “A toothbrush cannot clean in between your teeth, so if you don't floss, you are leaving dangerous bacteria in your mouth.” In addition to giving you bad breath (no one needs that!), this harmful bacteria can actually cause your teeth to decay. That’s why it’s best to floss a minimum of two times each day, but preferably after every meal, snack, or sugary drink, Dr. Dorfman explains.