DYNAMIC DUOS

When a baby has a dirty diaper, removing the soiled diaper only without wiping the baby and simply replacing it with a clean one leaves the baby's bottom unclean.

Leaving the baby un-wiped could lead to diaper rash: reddened irritation of the baby's bottom causing discomfort and making the baby cry.

The baby changing dynamic duo is a clean diaper AND baby wipes.

Brushing only is like only removing the soiled diaper. That does remove the bulk of the debris, but not all of it.

To complete the necessary cleaning of the mouth, flossing between all of the teeth removes the harder to reach debris to help prevent future reddening and irritation of the gingival tissues.

Gingivitis and even more advanced periodontitis is like rash of the gums." Please don't make your gums cry! Use your Floss and Toothbrush as a team They belong together ....like Batman and Robin......right shoe and left shoe.....

diaper and wipes. Your mouth will thank you.

FLOSS BASICS

Take a look at floss. It actually looks like the miniature version of toilet paper. Floss is for removing food debris at the starting point of digestion - the mouth. Floss is your toilet paper for above the waist.

Toilet paper is used to remove food debris at the end point of digestion - below the waist. The same way no one should ever leave a restroom without using toilet paper when needed, flossing of teeth should occur at least once (best before bed) each day teeth are used for eating food.

You know that feeling of frustration when you go the restroom only to find there is no toilet paper? That's the same feeling of frustration your teeth and gums have when they aren't flossed each day. Rule 101 in flossing: only the days you eat are days you have to floss.

You know how you've gotten some food caught between your teeth? That piece happened to be big enough to get your attention. Even when it's not big enough to get your attention, food is always present around your teeth after eating.

The same way food gets hard and crusty on a plate if not washed and has to be scrubbed off, food can get hard and crusty below your gums and around your teeth. That's the building block for tartar or calculus. Flossing before bed each night minimizes the food buildup on teeth that requires mechanical removal during routine hygiene visits.

Food left outside unrefrigerated for 6-8 hours on a hot summer day (98 degrees) would not be recommended for consumption. Food around un-flossed teeth overnight for 6-8 hours in a warm, dark, moist environment at 98.6 (normal body temperature) while you are sleeping is not recommended either.