We are commonly faced with patients who have questions about alternative options to common dental care treatments and approaches. First, keep in mind that we encourage you to keep those questions coming! They are the only way you will be able to differentiate between effective and safe care and the opposite. One of the more frequent of these inquiries includes curiosity about whether you can choose alternative flossing methods for your dental hygiene. While the answer is no, we offer some clarity with our brief quiz.
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: If you are interested in using a water flosser, this can absolutely provide your smile with benefits by removing extra plaque and food debris. However, you cannot use it as a replacement for your dental floss, as it cannot remove sufficient plaque on its own.
- True or False: It’s entirely okay to rely on floss dental picks if you’re in a pinch and find that you have something stuck between your teeth. However, it is not safe or effective to choose this dental hygiene product as your main form of flossing.
- True or False: There’s nothing wrong with sliding your toothbrush’s bristles between teeth. However, you cannot assume that this will remove as much plaque from between teeth and beneath gum tissue as flossing (because it won’t).
Quiz Answers
- True. A water flosser is a fantastic addition to your dental hygiene collection. However, it must be used in conjunction with flossing, not as a replacement solution.
- True. This accessory can definitely help you when you’re in quick need of a solution but you’re not able to brush and floss. However, it is not recommended for long-term use.
- True. Your toothbrush bristles are safe on and between teeth. However, you will always need to floss daily.
Learn More About Dental Hygiene Details With Us
If you have questions or creative ideas about your dental hygiene, we always encourage you to ask us about them, so we can tell you whether they will or will not provide effective care. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
