Flossing is
an essential part of the tooth-cleaning
process because it removes plaque from between
teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal
disease often begins.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.
Wind 18" of floss around middle fingers of
each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index
fingers, leaving a 1"- 2" length in between.
Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth.
Keep a 1" - 2" length of floss taut
between fingers. Use index fingers to guide floss
between contacts of the lower teeth.
Gently guide floss between the teeth by using
a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR
TEETH. Contour floss around the side of the tooth.
Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface
and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly
with a clean section of floss.
