A Santa Clarita orthodontist is weighing in on why you should floss your teeth every single day.

Dr. Megan LeCornu of Gilbertson and LeCornu Orthodontics says that flossing is one thing people usually don’t do enough of because they believe the myth that brushing alone is enough.

“Flossing is really the only way to clean between the teeth,” LeCornu explained. “You can think of the floss as a squeegee that kind of rubs the surfaces of the teeth where they touch — a toothbrush can’t get into those surfaces.”

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LeCornu noted she can almost always tell when a patient hasn’t been flossing like they should when giving routine exams.

“Anytime we have someone who is not flossing, there’s a very high probability that they’re going to have gingivitis, which is a slight infection of the gums,” LeCornu said. “That’s one of the No. 1 tell-tale signs that they’re not a good flosser. The other thing is if they’re not flossing well, their incidence of cavities between the teeth is much, much higher.”

For those looking for an alternative to flossing, LeCornu recommends what’s called a Waterpik flosser, which is a device that shoots pressurized water between the teeth.

“Some patients who are not avid flossers do benefit from the Waterpik,” she said. “It does go in between the teeth contacts to help clean things out, (but) if you use a Waterpik I still recommend flossing at least a couple times a week.”

Ultimately, LeCornu recommends flossing once a day for healthy gums and teeth and better overall oral hygiene.

Dr. Steven Gilbertson and Dr. Megan LeCornu have a solid reputation in the community as the premiere Santa Clarita orthodontists for children, teenagers and adults using Invisalign and traditional braces. Together, they strive to provide orthodontic excellence and five-star customer service in a friendly, caring environment that makes each patient feel like a member of their family. Each a trusted orthodontist, Santa Clarita residents have voted Gilbertson and LeCornu Orthodontics “best orthodontist” for eight years.

Gilbertson and LeCornu Orthodontics

23206 Lyons Avenue, Suite 206

Santa Clarita, CA 91321

(661) 259-2388

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