It's easy to believe that brushing your teeth twice a day will keep cavities away. And while that’s partially true, something most people don’t realize is that brushing alone only cleans about 60% of your mouth. The other 40%—the tight spaces between your teeth and along your gumline—gets completely missed if you don’t floss.
That means even if you’re brushing perfectly, you’re still leaving behind almost half the bacteria in your mouth. If you’re consistently brushing your teeth but are still finding cavities at your dentist appointments, you need to make flossing a priority. Let’s talk about why flossing is so important, what happens when you skip it, and how the Slate Electric Flosser makes it easier than ever to keep your whole mouth healthy.
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Brushing Is Only the Beginning
Your toothbrush does a great job cleaning the visible surfaces of your teeth, the fronts, backs, and chewing areas, but it can’t reach between teeth or under the gumline, where sticky plaque and trapped food particles love to hide.
Even high-end electric toothbrushes can’t reach those tight spots. The bristles just aren’t designed to slide between teeth, especially for those who have tight contacts. That’s why people who brush every day can still develop cavities between their teeth and might struggle with gum disease.
If brushing is like washing your hands, flossing is like cleaning between your fingers. You wouldn’t skip that step, so why skip flossing?
The Science of Flossing: Where the Real Cleaning Happens
Plaque is soft at first. It forms when the bacteria in your mouth mix with leftover food and saliva. But if it’s left behind for too long, it will harden into tartar within 48 hours. That’s why dentists stress flossing: it’s the only way to disrupt that plaque before it hardens! If your plaque turns into tartar, you’ll need a dental professional’s help to remove it.
Here’s what consistent flossing helps prevent:
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Cavities between teeth: These are some of the hardest to spot and easiest to prevent with flossing.
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Gum disease: Plaque near the gums can cause inflammation, bleeding, and eventually gum recession.
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Bad breath: Bacteria and food debris trapped between teeth release smelly gases. Flossing keeps your breath fresh.
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Stains and yellowing: Tartar is usually yellow or brown, making your smile appear duller and dirtier. Removing hidden debris helps your whole smile look brighter and cleaner.
Flossing isn’t optional; it’s essential to your oral health. However, as a flossing company, we understand that there are A LOT of reasons people avoid flossing.
Why People Avoid Flossing (and Why That’s About to Change)
If you’ve ever used string floss and thought, “This is annoying,” you’re not alone. String floss can be uncomfortable, especially if you have tight teeth or sensitive gums. It can shred, get stuck, or be hard to reach those tricky back molars. And if your gums bleed, it’s easy to assume you should stop. (In fact, bleeding is usually a sign you need to floss more, not less!)
That’s where the Slate Electric Flosser comes in. Designed by a dentist, it was created to address every common flossing frustration, so you can finally clean your mouth thoroughly without the hassle.
Meet the Slate Electric Flosser: Your Oral Care Upgrade
The Slate Electric Flosser isn’t just a fancy gadget. It’s a smarter, easier way to care for your teeth and gums. Here’s why dental professionals and everyday users love it:
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Patented Gum Brushes: These soft silicone brushes don’t just clean between your teeth; they gently sweep and massage your gumline, scrubbing hard-to-reach areas of each tooth and cleaning out the pockets between them.
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Sonic Vibrations: With three vibration settings, the Slate Electric Flosser uses sonic vibrations to disrupt and remove more plaque with less effort.
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Non-toxic Woven Floss: No Teflon, PFAS, or PTFE. The last place you need more forever chemicals is in your mouth. Slate Floss heads are non-toxic and built with high-quality, long-lasting woven floss.
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Eco-Friendly and Convenient: With replaceable floss heads, you can keep your device for years while reducing waste.
From 60% Clean to 100% Confident
Think of it this way: brushing alone is like washing your car but skipping the wheels and windows. Sure, it looks okay, but it’s not truly clean. Your teeth deserve more than that.
Flossing finishes what brushing starts. It removes the buildup that toothbrushes can’t touch, stimulates your gums, and keeps your mouth feeling genuinely fresh.
And with the Slate Electric Flosser, flossing finally feels effortless. No more tangled string, sore fingers, or awkward angles. Just a simple, satisfying clean that covers your whole mouth. Don’t settle for 60% when you can get 100%.
The Dental Truth: You Can’t Skip Flossing
Dentists and hygienists can always tell who flosses regularly. Yes, it’s that obvious. Healthy gums don’t bleed when flossing, and the plaque buildup is minimal. Flossing isn’t just about looks; it’s about protecting your entire mouth from disease and decay.
Skipping it might save you a minute today, but it could cost you a filling—or even a tooth—down the road. So if you’re serious about a healthy smile, make flossing part of your daily routine.
With the right tool, it’s easier than you think. Need some extra help?