Dental Flossing
Are you Flossing Correctly?
Dental flossing is an important step to keeping teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that an incorrect flossing technique could cause your mouth more harm than good?
As part of your oral hygiene routine, it is recommended to floss daily or use an interdental brush. It helps remove food and plaque trapped between your teeth, which can otherwise lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
Monica Bulaclac, our dental hygienist, shares her top six tips for an effective dental flossing regime.
Six Dental Flossing Tips:
#1 Floss before brushing
It is preferable to floss before brushing so that any released particles can be removed from the mouth. If the tooth surfaces have first been cleaned by floss, it also allows the fluoride in toothpaste to better coat and protect those surfaces.
#2 Use enough floss
Using an inadequate length of floss will make it difficult to reach all teeth. Ideally, break off about 18 to 24 inches of dental floss. To hold the floss correctly, wind most of it around you
