Oral-B Superfloss

DEH 16

Reina Ligeralde

Fall 2007

Why Floss?

Brushing alone cleanses only 65%.

Flossing cleans about 30% of the tooth's surface.

You should only floss the teeth you want to keep!

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Proper Flossing Technique

Wind 12-15 inches of floss around the middle fingers.

For upper teeth: use thumbs. For lower teeth: use index fingers. Curve floss in a C-shape.

Get in between teeth. Then floss in a head-to-toe motion until below the gumline when resistance is felt.

Repeat with unused portions of floss.

Note: Don't forget the back side of your last tooth.

Why Oral-B Superfloss?

3 sections in each strand:

A stiffened end

A spongy floss

A regular floss

All work together for maximum benefits.

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The stiffened end allows threading.

Ideal For Braces

Ideal for Bridges

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A Floss Threader with Floss

Ideal for Wide Gaps

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Superfloss Vs. Regular Floss

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Thickness of spongy floss: ~ 1.5 mm

Thickness of regular floss: ~ 0.5 mm

3 times the thickness!

Remember to Floss in a C-Shape

The regular floss removes plaque.

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Other Product Features Has the ADA Seal of Acceptance

Clinically proven to fight gum disease

50 pre-measured strands per box for $3.29

Available in regular or mint flavor

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Resources

http://dentalcare.com/soap/products/floss_sup.htm

http://www.oralbprofessional.com/us/products/inter/ intersuper.asp

http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/dbguide/ listing.asp?manufacturer_id=936

http://www.saveyoursmile.com/healtharticles/ flossing.html

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