Gums: The Unsung Heroes of Oral Health (And Why This Is Their Year)
We’ve said it many times before, but we’ll say it again: oral care isn’t just about teeth, it’s everything we do to keep the whole mouth healthy. And this starts by giving long overdue credit to the powerhouse behind the whole operation: your gums. Yes, we’re calling it. It’s officially the Year of the Gums. […]
Why Prevention is the Secret to a Better Smile (and a Healthier Bottom Line)
As dental professionals we experience it time and again: patients who only show up when something hurts. Despite timely text reminders, checkups are ignored and daily care neglected, only for them to suddenly appear when they need a root canal, a crown, or worse. For these patients, dentistry is an emergency room, not a field […]
Flossing Every Day: What Happens to Your Teeth and Gums in 30 Days
So… what actually happens if you floss every day? We get it. Flossing feels like the broccoli of oral health. You know it’s good for you, but does it really make a difference? And do you really need to do it every day? Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes — and here’s why. We challenged […]
Why Patients Leave (and How to Keep Them Coming Back): Supercharge Your Oral Health with Flosst
If you’re running a dental practice, you already know the drill: attracting new patients is tough and expensive. In fact, it costs five times more to bring in a new patient than it does to keep an existing one. So why is patient retention still one of the biggest hurdles in the dental world? Here’s […]
How to Know If Your Kids Are Actually Brushing Their Teeth (Or Just Faking It)
The silent bedtime drama: toothbrush vs. tiny humans We know how it goes. “Have you brushed your teeth?” “Yup!” But the brush is bone dry, and their breath smells like a biscuit tin. If you’ve ever suspected your child is pulling a fast one with the toothbrush, you’re not alone. And you’re not a bad […]
Why do patients struggle with oral care routines? Here’s what you can do about it
I think we can all be pretty confident in saying that most people don’t wake up excited to floss, or look forward to having to brush their teeth when they’re already half-asleep and ready for bed. So while oral hygiene is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy, sticking to an oral care routine […]
Supercharge your practice: Grow and deliver better oral care with Flosst’s patient data
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your patients’ oral hygiene habits after they leave your chair, you’re not alone. Are they flossing daily? Brushing properly? Following the care plan you carefully mapped out? Unfortunately, once they walk out the door, their habits often become a bit of a mystery. But it doesn’t have to […]
How Flosst can Help Your Patients Build Healthy Oral Care Habits
As you already know good oral hygiene is the foundation of overall health, yet many patients struggle to maintain consistent habits. Despite your best efforts to educate and encourage patients, daily oral care often falls by the wayside. Enter Flosst—a modern, engaging app designed to help patients build and sustain healthy oral care routines. By […]
Lunchtime Chats at the Dental Surgery: Confessions from Behind the Mask
Welcome to the staff room. There’s toothpaste on someone’s sleeve, a mug that says “I ❤️ Plaque (JK)”, and a fierce debate happening over whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Spoiler: this is not a judgement zone. Between patients, dental teams catch their breath — and yes, sometimes spill a little tea. We asked around, and […]
How Dental Hygienists Help You Build Gum Health Habits That Last
Meet your gum’s new BFF: the dental hygienist They’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the very polite way of letting you know your brushing could use a glow-up. But here’s the thing nobody tells you: your hygienist isn’t just there to clean your teeth. They’re secretly your habit coach, early-warning system, and cheer squad […]