Floss for a complete Oral Care
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Floss at least once a day. The type of floss you use is not important. Choose the type and flavor that you like best.
here are the steps to floss your teeth well…
The finger-wrap method : Cut off a piece of floss 18 in. to 20 in. long. Wrap one end around your left middle finger and the other end around your right middle finger, until your hands are about 2 in. to 3 in. apart.
The circle method : Use a piece of floss about 12 in. long. Tie the ends together, forming a loop. If the loop is too large, wrap the floss around your fingers to make it smaller.
A plastic flossing tool that makes flossing easier: Child-size flossing tools are available for parents to use to floss their children’s teeth. You can buy them at most drugstores.
Gently work the floss between the teeth toward the gums. Curve the floss around each tooth into a U-shape, and gently slide it under the gum line. Move the floss firmly up and down several times to scrape off the plaque. Popping the floss in and out between the teeth without scraping will not remove much plaque and can hurt your gums.
You may want to try electric cleaning devices (interdental cleaning devices or interdental brushes) that are made to clean between your teeth. They can be as effective as using dental floss.
If your gums bleed when you floss, the bleeding should stop as your gums become healthier and tighter next to your teeth. For more details please do contact us.
