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Flossing is something that all of us should be doing on a daily basis, but don't! Here are some
tips on how to become a better flosser!
When is the best time to floss? Your teeth are covered in
microbial plaque or bio-film which is linked to many diseases caused by
infection, from strep throat any many more. If you’re removing plaque to
prevent tooth decay or gingivitis, it is better to floss at night. This gives
you eight hours where you are food free and your mouth can rest.
If you greet people on a daily basis (someone who works face-to-face with people) then flossing in the morning would be better for you.
The biggest flossing mistake people make is sawing back and
forward - that’s not the correct way! That can abrade the tooth and create a
groove that can saw off a crown eventually.
The floss should start at the top of the tooth, into the gum
line and brought down and then removed, and on to the next tooth to continue the same motion.
How often do you floss? Let us know on the Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City Facebook Wall, linked HERE!
How often do you floss? Let us know on the Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City Facebook Wall, linked HERE!
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