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The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth
which your toothbrush may not be able to reach.
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Plaque which is not removed by brushing can eventually harden, cause cavities and gum disease. To maximize the benefits of flossing, follow
these 7 simple steps...
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1. Amount
Cut about 18” of floss from the flossspool.
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2. Setup
Wind half of the floss around your right middle finger and the other half around your left middle finger, leaving 1” to 2” of floss between your
fingers to work with.
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3. Preperation
Hold the unwound floss between your thumbs and index fingers, making the floss taut.
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4. Starting
Keeping the floss taut, slid the floss gently up and down between your teeth. If there is resistance, a gentle back and forth motion will help to slid the floss between the teeth. Do not force or snap the floss between
your teeth as this may cause damage to your gums.
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5. Technique
Once between the teeth, move the floss to the base of the tooth, gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth.
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6. Removal
To remove floss from between your teeth, use a gentle back and forth motion to bring the floss up and away from your teeth.
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7. Continuing
Before flossing the next set of teeth, unwind the floss between your ingers to expose a clean section of floss. Use clean sections of floss as
you move from tooth to tooth.
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To ensure that you are flossing correctly, talk with your Dentist. Every mouth is different. Your dentist is most qualified to advise you on the best flossing practices and technique to ensure healthy oral hygiene.
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