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Flossing 101

February 18, 2016

If you don't want tooth decay or gingivitis to become part of your future, it is important that you take care of your teeth. In addition to brushing your teeth and visiting your dentist, you should also be flossing your teeth each day. Regular flossing helps remove bacteria and food debris that your toothbrush bristles might fail to reach. In turn, this helps reduce the chance of tooth decay and bolster your oral health. Please continue reading if you would like to learn more about flossing.

Flossing is an important part of a proper dental hygiene routine, and it should be practiced every day. Either before or after brushing your teeth, take a long string of floss and wrap each end around your middle fingers. Use the section of floss that you have pinched between your fingers to remove bacteria, food products, and other debris from between your teeth. Be sure to continuously move on to a clean section of floss as you go, and be sure to hug the sides of your teeth so you can take care of the hidden debris from under your gums. If you don't like traditional floss, consider using another type of dental flosser.

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