After a night out, there’s nothing else you’d want to do than hop in bed and conk out until morning. Besides, skipping your oral hygiene routine just once can’t hurt anyway, right? Well, no, but when one turns into several missed days, that’s when it becomes a problem. Everyone knows about the importance of brushing and flossing daily, yet few regularly incorporate flossing into their routine. Writing off this essential step may save you a few minutes but at the expense of several health benefits. Read on for a few reasons why flossing is important to a comprehensive preventive dentistry routine.