By
Loran Simon
/ May 24, 2018
Most people will brush their teeth twice daily but not all follow through with flossing. Brushing, on its own, is not enough to remove all harmful bacteria and plaque and especially not from between the teeth.
Flossing reaches these problem areas and loosens the plaque, bacteria and food debris which is then removed with brushing.
Your dentist can instruct you on how to floss properly but the basic rules are:
– Floss before brushing
– Floss between the teeth using an up-and-down motion
– Use 15 to 18 inches of dental floss
Flossing should be done gently and shouldn’t irritate the gums and further tips can be read at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/how-can-i-know-if-im-flossing-correctly/.