RALEIGH, N.C. -- We all know how important it is to brush our pearly whites. But what about flossing?

You can’t just floss the night before a dental visit and expect glowing reviews.

The North Carolina Dental Society says there are a few specific ways you can prepare for an upcoming dental appointment.

Dr. Bobbi Stanley, with Stanley Dentistry in Cary, speaks with Spectrum News about tips to keep your teeth healthy.

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