From the emergence of the first baby tooth, we're relegated to a lifetime of good dental hygiene. Fortunately, there are handy 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 a crucial weapon against gum disease. Flossing is an integral part of good oral hygiene, although it took some convincing for the public to embrace the practice.
American dentist, Levi Spear Parmly, was an advocate of flossing in the 1800s. Parmly had difficulty convincing a skeptical public that running a silk thread between the teeth would arrest tooth decay, while it simultaneously promoted healthy gums. During that time,
American dentist, Levi Spear Parmly, was an advocate of flossing in the 1800s. Parmly had difficulty convincing a skeptical public that running a silk thread between the teeth would arrest tooth decay, while it simultaneously promoted healthy gums. During that time,