Horse Hair? Family Dentist Reveals the Strange History of Floss

Nowadays, it is very common for parents and dentists alike to tell children that flossing their teeth is an essential part of taking care of their smile. Have you ever wondered how that came to be? There had to be a time before you could just go to the store and pick up a pack of nylon floss, right? In honor of Children’s Dental Health month, your family dentist in Williamsville is going to quickly go over the interesting (we promise) history of dental floss as well as share tips on how to get your child to start flossing consistently. (more…)