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Dental Flossing
Presented by : Saya Mustafa AzeezCollege of dentistry
Dental flossing
Is a cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth in areas a toothbrush is unable to reach.
Forms of dental flossing
Waxed / Non-waxed Flavored/ unflavored Fluoridated / Non-fluoridated Thick / thin
Benefits of dental flossing
Prevents tooth decay Prevents gum disease Alleviate bad breath
Disadvantage of dental flossing
It is time consuming Requires skill Carries the risk of tissue damaging if not used properly
Types of dental floss
Regular floss
Floss picks
Ergonomic floss
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 thumb and index finger.
Steps of proper flossing
Step 2: Move floss smoothly between your teeth in a sawing motion and take extra care not to break the floss while doing this or it will hurt your gums.
Steps of proper flossing
Step 3: When the floss is between your teeth curve it (making a C shape) and slide it up and down. When done, curve the floss in the opposite direction and do the same.
Usage
The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth once a day prior to brushing to allow the fluoride from the toothpaste to reach between the teeth.
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