PROPER FLOSSING TECHNIQUES

Flossing seems to be the one dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health that is likely to most troublesome for most people. It can be viewed as confusing and time-consuming, but when you learn how to floss your teeth correctly, you’ll find it’s easy to do on a daily basis. The more you floss the easier it will become.

Proper flossing techniques are vital to the health of your teeth and gums. These tips will help you with the correct flossing procedures. Likewise, Dr. Alina Bergan and our team can also help you learn how to floss effectively and efficiently.

Steps to Flossing Your Teeth Properly

1.     Choosing Dental Floss. You can find dental floss in various flavors, as well as waxed or unwaxed. If the floss you use seems to get stuck between your teeth, switch to waxed to make it easier. On your next cleaning in our office ask our hygienist to give you both kinds to try.   

2.     Flossing “Helpers.” Beginner flossers who have trouble coordinating the floss and the movements of their hands can use a floss holder to help them get in and around teeth.

3.     Preparing the Floss. Cut an 18-inch piece of floss to use for flossing a few teeth. This allows you to make progress before you must stop and cut another piece of floss.

4.     How to Hold It. Wind the ends around your middle fingers. Hold the floss taut, pinching each side with your thumbs and index fingers. Make sure to leave a couple inches free in the middle.

5.     The Process of Flossing. Use your index fingers to guide the floss toward your gum line. Bring it down between the teeth with a zigzag motion. Hold the floss in a C-shape around the tooth, and move it up and down along the side.

6.     Where to Floss. Use a clean portion of the floss to clean around and in between each tooth. Make sure you don’t forget about the molars in the back of your mouth.

Flossing: A Vital Part of Oral Care

Flossing is used to prevent periodontal disease that begins at the gum line. Regular flossing helps you remove plaque from the gum line and between your teeth to avoid gum disease. In conjunction with daily brushing and twice-a-year visits to Dr. Alina Bergan DDS, floss each day to maintain good oral hygiene and overall health. Gum disease can have an impact on your general health, but it doesn't have to. This easy-to-prevent condition can be avoided with regular visits to our Cedarhurst NY  office and daily flossing. Allow our team to partner with you in maintaining a bright, shiny smile and good oral health.

For more information on proper flossing techniques, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alina Bergan, at our convenient Cedarhurst, NY office call 800-223-0801. You can book online http://www.alinabergandds.com.