Have you visited the dentist for your routine checkup and cleaning, and did they ask you whether you’ve been flossing every day? At that moment, you may have panicked a little because you haven’t. Flossing your teeth may not seem like a necessity if you’re brushing twice a day, but it can have more of an impact on your oral health than you may think. Read on to learn the importance of your oral hygiene routine and the best way to floss your teeth.

Being an athlete means taking every step to keep your entire body healthy, and that includes your mouth. If you or someone in your family plays a lot of sports, you might think a refreshing sports drink is a great way to stay hydrated during a workout, but did you know that these beverages are actually three times more damaging to the teeth than soda? Here’s why your dentist is recommending that you go easy on the sports drinks this summer.