"Hey Dr. Gustafson and Dr. Morningstar! What's the Deal with Flossing?"

At Gustafson and Morningstar Dentistry, Dr. Gustafson and Dr. Morningstar will always tell you that proper flossing is the best way to clean the food and plaque that builds up between your teeth and below the gum line.

There are many different types and brands of flossers available. Choosing the one that works the best for you is a matter of personal preference. Easier and more effective than flossing with string, the Waterpik Classic Water Flosser WP-60 powers away plaque and debris between teeth and below the gumline. Six water pressure settings let you customize gentle-to-deep cleansing. Three unique tips clean in specialized ways, while a spacious reservoir reduces the need for refills.

While brushing does not replace flossing, Sonicare claims that the IntelliClean system is one step closer to flossing because the high speed motion of the toothbrush bristles actually dispense the toothpaste with fluoride deep between the teeth and below the gum line to enable cleaning those hard to reach places.

Please let Drs. Gustafson and Morningstar know if you have any questions about these products or your oral hygiene. It is always our goal to provide personalized dental care to help our patients develop good oral hygiene habits. After all, it only takes 3-to-5 minutes to floss!