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The best way to floss - Flossing done right!
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Flossing is an important oral hygiene technique
that cleans and removes food stuck in between
your teeth. This helps in reducing the bacteria
and plaque build-up in the mouth. Plaque is a
thin film that builds on your teeth and
contributes to gum diseases and cavities
eventually. Flossing can be done with the help of
a string floss or a water flosser. Most people
brush their teeth regularly but do not floss as
often. Flossing is an important step that must be
a part of your oral hygiene. Only flossing isnt
enough. Flossing in the right way is equally
important. Improper flossing can damage your
teeth and gums hence the technique becomes very
important. Just in case you are unsure of the
best way to floss heres a step by step guide
that will teach you the right way to floss.
Flossing steps
1) Hold about 18-24 inches of floss in your hand.
Wind most of the floss in between your two middle
fingers. Leave a few inches 2-3 to use for
flossing.
2) Hold the floss tout with your thumb and index
finger.
3) Place the floss in between the two teeth and
glide it up and down and rub it against both
sides of the tooth. Make sure you dont glide the
floss into your gums as it can bruise your gums.
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4) As the floss reached the base of your gums
make it into a C shape and floss in between the
teeth and gums.
5) Repeat the steps as you move from one tooth to
another. Use a new floss for a new tooth.
How to floss with braces? Flossing with braces
can be a little tricky. It will take at least
10-15 mins to floss. If you have braces, it's
best to use a wax flosser or a water flosser.
Steps
1) Take about 18 to 24 inches of waxed dental
floss in your hand.
2) Stand in front of the mirror so you can see
where your hand is going.
3) Start by flossing between your teeth and the
main wire. Apart from the 2-3 inches you use for
flossing, wind the remaining on your index finger
so to move the floss around easily.
4) Move the floss in between two teeth as gently
as you can.Move it up and down along the sides of
both teeth.
5) When working on your top teeth make an upside
u and glide it from the side of your tooth
towards your gum line. Then floss towards the
other side of the tooth.
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6) Gently remove the floss and unthread it from
the main wire. Make sure you avoid popping it out
of your tooth as it could dislodge a wire.
7) Move to the next set of tooth and repeat for
all teeth. When should you floss your teeth? Many
people floss their teeth after brushing but the
right way is to first floss and then brush.
Flossing helps remove the plaque and food stuck
in between teeth and brushing helps remove the
food from the mouth. If you brush first and floss
afterwards, food may remain in your mouth until
your next brush. Dentists recommend that you
floss at least once a day and brush at least
twice.
Water Flossing
A water flosser is a cleaning device that shoots
a stream of water into your mouth to remove the
food particles.Water flosser removes food debris
or plaque stuck in between your teeth or at the
gum line. It is a topic of debate on whether a
water flosser is as effective as a string floss
or interdental brushes. While a water flosser
cannot curve in between teeth, it throws a
pressured stream of water which can effectively
clean in between your teeth. If you have had
issues with a string floss on it getting stuck or
causing cuts and burns then a water flosser may
be an ideal option for you. Water flossers are
easy to use for those with braces or bridges.Its
also a great option for those who have arthritis
or limited dexterity. Water flossers also help
provide a massaging action on gums which a
traditional string floss does not.
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