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OCTOBER 2023
Video: How to floss your teeth
Do you floss every day? If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 32% of adults said they flossed daily.1
But the benefits of flossing are real. Flossing removes plaque, a sticky film of bacteria and saliva that can collect at the gum line. If the bacteria builds and causes inflammation, you get periodontal disease. And that can lead to receding gums, tooth decay and tooth loss.
Flossing, along with brushing, can help prevent periodontal disease. But it’s important that you floss correctly. To learn how, check out this short video. Once you learn the steps, you may find it easier to make flossing a routine part of your day.
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1NIH. Prevalence of daily flossing among adults by selected risk factors for periodontal disease—United States, 2009–2014.
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Dr. Mark Nieh. Flossing.
NPR. Are you flossing or just lying about flossing? The dentist knows.
Check out the resources below to learn how your Costco benefits can help you care for your mouth and teeth.
Resources for you
- Costcobenefits.com is your place to learn about your dental coverage, including your eligibility for an Aetna® dental plan. Click “Find a Provider” under What If I if you need help finding a dentist. You can review your plan options and enroll in a dental plan during Annual Enrollment, November 1–21. To learn more, visit Costcobenefits.com.
- Aetna.com the Aetna HealthSM app or your Aetna Health Concierge can also help you find a dentist who’s accepting new patients. When you call your concierge at 800-814-3543 (TTY: 711), they can even assist with scheduling your first appointment. Visit Aetna.com to learn more.
- Costcobenefits.com is your place to learn about your dental coverage, including your eligibility for a Triple-S dental plan. Check out the Full-Time Plan Booklet or Part-Time Plan Booklet for coverage details. Click “Find a Provider” under What If I if you need help finding a dentist. You can review your plan options and enroll in a dental plan during Annual Enrollment, November 1–21. To learn more, visit Costcobenefits.com.
- Triple-S can also help you find a dentist and provide information on plan details. Visit Triple-S or call 800-981-3241 for more information.
- Costcobenefits.com is your place to learn about your dental coverage, including your eligibility for an HMSA dental plan. Click “Find a Provider” under What If I if you need help finding a dentist. You can review your plan options and enroll in a dental plan during Annual Enrollment, November 1–21. To learn more, visit Costcobenefits.com.
- HMSA can also help you find a dentist and provide information on plan details. Visit HMSA or call 800-776-4672.