| Flossing Tips |
| Flossing is a pertinent part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth at the gumline, where gum disease often begins. |
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| Start by winding 18" of floss around middle fingers. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a 1"-2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth. |
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| Gently guide floss between teeth by using a zig-zag motion. Be careful not to "snap" floss between your teeth. Contour floss around the side of each tooth making a "C" shape. |
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| Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss. |
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| Repeat these steps on the lower teeth. |
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| If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask your dental hygienist about the variety of dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are available. |
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| Still Under Construction...pictures are coming soon! :-) |
| Are you capable of flossing, but just not making time? Or maybe you just don't have the memory of an elephant! Try this: tie a piece of floss around your toothbrush. Now your toothbrush is being held hostage to your floss! You cannot pick up your toothbrush until after you have flossed or you risk losing to periodontal disease! Try it...see if it works for you. :-) |