How To Floss Properly
Flossing it a very important part of good dental hygiene. It is essential for removing food that gets stuck in between your teeth and can be very difficult for a tooth brush to reach. If the food are not removed, it can build bacteria and plaque inside the mouth.
If you haven’t been flossing regularly, then it would be a good idea to start as soon as possible.
Whether you are ready to floss now or you are a regular flosser and would like to make sure you are doing it correctly, here are some quick tips for proper floss technique:
Take about 18 to 24 inches of dental floss, wrap up the ends around your index fingers on both hands and leave about 1-2 inches of floss in between (you will use this to floss between your teeth)
Make sure the floss is taut before flossing
Begin inserting the floss in (gently) between two teeth and gently slide it up and down with the purpose of removing food that is stuck between the teeth
When the floss reaches your gums, slide the floss gently between the tooth and your gums as there may be food stuck there as well
Repeat this process until you have flossed between every tooth, but use a new clean section of floss by unwinding the floss on your index fingers
If done properly, regular flossing can lead to a very pleasant experience when coming in to visit our office.
What do you think? Do you have any variations when it comes to flossing technique? Let us know!