With the emergence of the first baby tooth, we're relegated to a lifetime of good dental hygiene. Fortunately, there are effortless and inexpensive ways to ensure that our pearly whites remain in our mouths for as long as possible: teeth brushing, regular visits to the dentist, and flossing. Today, the simple silk thread is the crucial weapon against gum disease. Flossing is an integral part of good oral hygiene, although, it took some time for the public to embrace the practice.
The American dentist, Levi Spear Parmly, was an advocate of flossing in the 1800s. Parmly had difficulty convincing a sceptical public that running a silk thread between the teeth would arrest tooth decay, while simultaneously promote healthy gums. During that time,
The American dentist, Levi Spear Parmly, was an advocate of flossing in the 1800s. Parmly had difficulty convincing a sceptical public that running a silk thread between the teeth would arrest tooth decay, while simultaneously promote healthy gums. During that time,