🦷 Flossing Tracker
Two minutes that save thousands at the dentist
Your toothbrush only reaches about 60% of your teeth's surfaces — flossing handles the rest, cleaning the tight spaces between teeth where bacteria build up into plaque, tartar, and eventually gum disease. Most people know they should floss but treat it as optional. The irony is that consistent flossing is one of the cheapest, fastest health habits that exists, yet skipping it leads to some of the most expensive dental work imaginable.
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Your flossing journey
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Current streak
223
Total days
73%
Completion rate
Why track flossing?
Removes plaque from between teeth where toothbrush bristles physically cannot reach
Prevents gingivitis and periodontitis, which affect nearly half of adults over 30
Reduces chronic oral inflammation linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
Eliminates the primary cause of bad breath, which is bacterial buildup between teeth rather than on the tongue
The science
Research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that gum disease is associated with a 20% increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The oral bacteria from untreated periodontal infections enter the bloodstream and contribute to arterial inflammation, establishing a direct link between flossing habits and heart health.
How Rise helps
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Daily tip
Floss before you brush at night, not after. This way the fluoride from your toothpaste can reach the freshly cleaned surfaces between your teeth. Keep floss picks on your nightstand if the bathroom routine feels too rushed — many people find they floss more consistently while watching TV.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Brushing misses roughly 40% of tooth surfaces — the sides where teeth touch each other. Cavities between teeth and gum disease both start in exactly these unreachable areas, which is why dentists unanimously recommend daily flossing.
No, bleeding is a sign of inflammation from bacteria buildup, which means you need to floss more, not less. For most people, gums stop bleeding within 1-2 weeks of consistent daily flossing as the inflammation resolves.
Water flossers are excellent for removing loose debris and are especially helpful for people with braces or dental work. For removing sticky plaque biofilm, string floss has a slight edge. Using either consistently is far better than using neither.
A thorough flossing session takes about 2 minutes once you develop the technique. If it feels like a long time, try focusing on one section of your mouth each day and rotating — although a full pass is ideal, partial flossing still beats none.
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Meditate
288 total
Morning Run
255 total
Read Books
288 total
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Meditate
288 total
Morning Run
255 total
Read Books
288 total
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