Interesting Research Shows Flossing is Just Not Something People Enjoy

The results of a recent survey performed by the American Academy of Periodontology* (AAP) has revealed some interesting information regarding the habit of daily flossing. The survey was conducted online and received 2,021 U.S. adult responses.

The Interesting Results

The survey revealed that one-third of Americans (36%) would rather participate in an unpleasant activity over flossing daily.

Exactly what unpleasant activities are we talking about?

•       14% would rather clean the toilet
•       18% would rather wash a sink full of dirty dishes
•       14% would rather wait in a long check-out line
•        9% would rather sit in gridlock traffic for an hour
•        9% would rather do their taxes

The AAP President Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH mentions “There’s clearly more work to be done when it comes to educating Americans about the importance of oral hygiene. There are more than 500 bacterial species that can be found in plaque, and brushing alone does not remove the bacteria that live below the gum line.”

Image Dental OC’s Suggestion

As dentists, it’s surprising news that people view the habit of flossing in such a manner. We want to offer one tried-and-true suggestion to help make flossing a better experience.

What’s one thing that always makes “boring” tasks less boring?

MUSIC!

There are many affordable Bluetooth speakers we encourage you to invest in even if it’s meant just for flossing purposes. Look at flossing as an investment. It will dramatically improve the health of your teeth and gums – preventing the need for extensive procedures necessary to correct.

Trust us, when you have your favorite jam on while you brush or floss, you won’t even realize you’re done. You may even give yourself a more effective clean! Just be careful of brushing too hard.

*Source: https://www.perio.org/quarter-of-adults-dishonest-with-dentists