Step By Step Guide to Flossing Teeth Effectively

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Step by Step Guide to
Flossing Teeth Effectively
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Flossing teeth, like brushing, is one of
the most important parts of oral
hygiene. It cleans out any dislodged
food residue between your teeth,
eliminates bacteria and prevents plaque
from developing. Plaque is a thick,
sticky substance that develops on the
teeth, encouraging the growth of
bacteria that cause cavities and gum
disease.
Everybody brushes their teeth on a daily
basis, but not everybody flosses. Studies
show that four out of ten Americans
floss daily, and 20% of the total
population never does.
Brushing is not enough to keep your
teeth safe from cavities. That’s why
knowing how to floss correctly is
important to protect your teeth and
gums from any damage. There are many
benefits of flossing, so here is everything
you need to know about how to floss
your teeth effectively.
Tips for Flossing Teeth
Flossing teeth will not be effective
unless done properly. Here is a step-by-
step process for doing it right.
 
1. Choose the Right Floss
There are many different types of floss
to choose from. Make sure to pick the
one that meets your needs. There are
some ways to know that a certain type
of floss will be the best for you, such as
strength, elasticity, and many more. 
If you usually have a hard time using
both hands, there are types of floss that
do not require the use of both hands
when flossing teeth. Make sure to talk to
your dentist about your issues, so you
can get a recommendation on which
type is best for you.
2. Dispense Properly
The average length of floss you should
consume for every use is 18-inches long.
Pinch it between your fingers at about
one inch from each end using your
finger and thumb.
3. Begin Flossing
Gently lead the floss between your teeth
in a back-and-forth motion. Remember
to be gentle and make sure that you hold
the floss properly to prevent it from
snapping, because this may cause trauma
to the gums and even to the tooth itself.
4. Learn How to Angle Correctly
The right angle of the floss is a c-shape,
hugging both sides of the tooth. Slide the
floss up and down the surface of the tooth
gently, and make sure that it goes all the
way below the gum line to be sure that you
scraped the whole surface. You must also
know how to floss back teeth and how to
angle the floss correctly to do so
effectively.
5. Floss in Between the Teeth
The main purpose of flossing is to make
sure that all the food residue in between the
teeth is scraped off. In order to do that, you
must know which teeth to floss. Try doing a
clockwise direction, from the upper molar
to the left side of the mouth, and ending
with the lower molars. This will make sure
that all of the remaining food and bacteria
in your teeth are eliminated.
6. Brush Your Teeth
As discussed earlier, brushing and flossing
teeth must be done together. When you are
done flossing, make sure that you follow it
with a brush. There are no reliable studies
that prove whether one is better than the
other, but it is proven that doing both
brushing and flossing is the best way to
make sure that your mouth and teeth are
clean and safe from bacteria and cavities.
Flossing with Braces
Now that you know the correct method for
flossing your teeth, it is just as important to
know the best way to floss with braces. This
process can be tricky because it takes more
time, and a different type of floss. Choose
waxed floss, to prevent the likelihood of
constant tearing and avoid it from getting
stuck in your bracket.
Get about 18 inches of the waxed floss.
Thread the floss in between the teeth
and the main wire, twisting the loose
ends around your fingers for better
movement.
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3. Gently press the waxed floss in between
the teeth and move it up and down to
make sure the side of the teeth are scraped
properly.
4.When flossing the upper teeth, make an
upside-down, U-shaped angle with the
floss until you reach the gum line, then
glide the floss down the side of the tooth.
5. Gently remove the floss from behind the
wire of the brace.
6. Move on to the next tooth while doing the
same technique.
Flossing teeth must always be a part of
your daily routine to make sure that
your teeth and gums are maintained
and are always healthy. Just make sure
to know what type of floss you need,
and ask your dentist if you are doing it
right.
At Century Dental, we have the best
dentist in Treasure Island, FL. Visit our
clinic so we can get started taking good
care of your teeth and gums. Stop
infection and oral diseases before they
happen. Book your appointment now!
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