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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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