DENTAL FLOSSING
Dental flossing is a cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth in areas a tootbrush is unable to reach.
FORMS OF DENTAL FLOSSING:
1. Waxed / Non waxed
2. flavoured / unflavoured
3. thick / thin
4. flouridated / Non fluoridated
BENEFITS OF DENTAL FLOSSING
1. Prevents tooth decay
2. Prevents gum disease3. Alleviate bad breath
4. Prevents halitosis
5. Polishes tooth surface
STEPS OF PROPER FLOSSING:
STEP 1: Measure around 40 cm of floss and wind each ends around the middle finger of both of your hands.grab around 2-3 cm of floss with your tumb and index finger.
STEP 2: Move floss smootly between your teeth in a sawing motion and take extra care not to break the floss whhile doing this or it will hurt your gums.
STEP 3:When the floss is between your teeth curve it and slide it up and down. when done,curve the floss in the oppsite direction and do the same.
USAGE: the american dental associated recommends cleaning between your teeth once a day prior to brusing to allow the flouride from the toothpaste to reach between the teeth.
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