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Dental Care: Teeth flossing
Good oral hygiene involves more than just brushing your teeth. Teeth brushing is not effective in reaching the areas between the teeth and the gum - adopting a tooth-cleaning technique called flossing is recommended. Flossing is an important oral hygiene routine and it involves the use of a floss to clean and dislodge food particles as well as remove dental plaque from between the teeth in areas a toothbrush is unable to reach. clean and dislodge food stuck between your teeth. *A floss is type of thread or cord that is used to clean the gap between your teeth.* Proper flossing helps remove bacteria, plaque, and food from between your teeth, and it reduces the likelihood of gum disease and tooth decay. When to floss? Although many people brush their teeth daily, not everyone flosses their teeth as regularly as they brush. There is no ideal time to floss - whenever individuals find time to floss properly it can be done. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once per day. So, flossing once in 24 hours, especially at night, is a good option. It is generally recommended to floss and then brush your teeth. Brushing after flossing is advantageous as flossing helps lift and release food and plaque stuck in between your teeth, while brushing removes these particles from your mouth. How to floss? Follow this guide to floss your teeth correctly.
Break off about 18 to 24 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand (This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty). Next, hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers. Leave 1 to 2 inches length of floss between the fingers for your teeth. Using the thumbs, gently guide the floss between your teeth . As the floss reaches your gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between your gum and tooth. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth. Gently glide the floss up and down, rubbing it against both sides of each tooth. Don’t glide the floss into your gums. This can scratch or bruise your gums. Repeat the step on the rest of your teeth. With each tooth, unroll a fresh section of floss from the finger of one hand while rolling the used floss onto the finger of the other hand using your thumb as a guide. Good oral hygiene involves more than just brushing your teeth. It also involves flossing and knowing how to floss correctly. Poor flossing technique can result in complications, and it's important to be thorough yet gentle.
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very informative article...yes flossing is important but many of us don't do it in daily basis...btw thanks for sharing
I agree. A lot of people don't know what flossing is. It really helps to prevent tooth decay and gum diseases.
Thanks for the tip, actually I've always thought teeth flossing was unhygienic
American Dental Association recommends it. But, poor flossing technique can result in complications.
Oh, I see! Alright but the flossing should it be with a hard or soft string?
There are different types of floss. Don't just use any cord or string. There are ones made for flossing.
Oh, specified chords you mean?
Just like there are toothbrushes, there are also flosses. There are electric ones as well.
I dont know if this is only me but my gums tend to bleed when I am using floss. Maybe I have sensitive gums. or am I using it wrong?
Perhaps you are using it wrong. I recommend you visit a dentist for examination and instructions.
Because of pandemic since feb 2020. I am not going in dentist anymore. So my cousin dentist too recommend me to fross, she said its help to clean and prevent toothache properly teeth even i dont go to dentist regulary..
Yes flossing combined with brushing is very helpful. Keep it up. You can also visit the dentist whenever you can, for examination and cleaning. This is just a prevention measure.
Yeah but i dont want for now to go with the dentist. I am scared with the virus. Maybe nextime. Thats why im using DIY cleanning😊
Hahaha. That's a good decision. You never can tell what you'll pick from the hospital.
yeah, so I prefer home first. before go anywhere even dentist. haha i dont have enough money to cured if i got the virus hahaha .
Hahaha. Well prevention is better than cure. Stay safe
i get too tired to brush or take care of my teeth
Dental care is very important. It doesn't take much of your time. If you can't do it twice a day as recommended, try to brush at least once daily.
ill try
Flossing the teeth is one way to prevent the teeth from cavities .
I agree Cecile. It prevents gum disease as well
great information!
wow, I never had this idea, I mean this article is educative and informative...I think I will start flossing as from tomorrow
So have you flossed like you said you will?
not yet, but my elder brother has gone out to buy floss
I agree, brushing alone does not prevent you from unwanted bad breath. Flossing and right way of brushing is a must. Also, others think that brushing only includes teeth when it supposedly also includes hums, side of your mouth, and your tongue. Brushing and flossing when done correctly can prevent you from dental issues.