A healthy smile is an important asset therefore it is vital to look after it. Flossing is an important aid to keeping the gaps between your teeth clean. It helps remove plaque and food debris that your toothbrush cannot reach.
Hold about 18 inches of floss between your forefinger and thumb. Hold it tight and pass it between your teeth taking care not to jerk it into the gap thus injuring the gum. Scrape the tooth surfaces with an up and down motion. Floss systematically to avoid missing any areas. Don’t forget to clean around crowns, bridges and implants. You made need ‘ Superfloss’. Your dentist or hygienist can show you how to use it properly.
At first your gums might bleed whilst flossing but this should disappear as the plaque and bacteria are reduced with regular flossing. If not you may be flossing incorrectly or you need a more thorough clean by a dentist or hygienist.
If you have difficulty using floss you can use a floss holder or any the other interdental cleaning aids e.g. small bottle brushes specially designed to go through the gaps between your teeth.
Remember for best results try to floss at least once a day.