FLOSSING

FLOSSING

THINGS TO KNOW What is dental Floss? Types of Flosses? What is Flossing? Flossing technique? Rules? Benefits?

DENTAL FLOSS Dental floss is a bundle of thin filaments

which may be made of either nylon or silk.

Some of them coated with fluoride. It can be flavored or unflavored. Some of them may be waxed or

unwaxed.

FLOSSINGDefinitionFlossing is a technique of cleaning teeth

by the use of a dental floss.

FLOSSING TECHNIQUE Take about 18inches of floss and wind

around the middle finger of both hands three times.

Hold floss tightly between middle finger and thumb.

Guide the floss between teeth using a gentle rubbing motion.

When the floss reaches gum line turn it into C-shaped against one tooth.

Upon cleaning each content the dirty floss should be wound around finger and remaining clean portion to be used.

DIAGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION

C –SHAPE MOTION

RULES Always keep the pressure of your floss

against your teeth. Never apply pressure upon your gums. Change the section of floss you are

using from time to time. You should rinse your mouth out

afterwards.

TYPES OF FLOSSES Regular floss Specialized plastic wands Ergonomic floss

REGULAR FLOSS It is commonly supplied in plastic

dispensers which contain 10 to 100 meters of floss.

Available in different thickness.

SPECIALIZED PLASTIC WANDS Aka as Floss picks They are handy. Advantage is that they do not pinch

fingers like regular floss does. Enhanced reach of wand can make

flossing the back teeth easier. Disadvantage is that it makes it difficult

to floss at all angles which are possible with regular floss.

FLOSS PICKS

ERGONOMIC FLOSSES Have improved handle for better grip. Its floss head have a unique feature that

it can rotate in any direction making it accessible to any pair of teeth in the mouth.

BENEFITS Improves oral hygiene. Also Clean those area where toothbrush

cannot reach. Removes plaque and food particles

from interdental spaces. Cleans tooth surface beneath gum line. Prevents halitosis. Polishes tooth surface.

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