Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach under the gum line and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.
Flossing daily removes plaque and other debris that brushing alone does not reach. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chances of keeping your teeth for a lifetime and reduce your risk of developing gum problems. It can even help you get rid of bad breath.
Techniques of flossing:-
1.Wind 18” of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving 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.
3.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 gum line. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss.
Benefits of flossing:-
- Floss regularly removes the plaque and the food particles between your teeth that can prevent various oral and health problems.
- It prevents and eliminate bad breath problem.
- It decreases the risk of gum diseases.
- It polishes your teeth to make it look brighter and cleaner.
- Clean teeth means perfect smile.
