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Oral Hygiene
Proper Flossing The use
of dental floss is essential in preventing gum disease. Toothbrush can't reach
difficult areas as the interdental spaces. Using dental floss at least once a
day provides effective removal of dental plaque and cleaning between the teeth. 1. Break off about 45-50
cm of floss and wind most of it (~30 cm) around one of your middle fingers. 3. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers, leaving ~3cm of floss between your hands.
5. When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth.
7. Repeat this method on the rest of your teeth. Don't forget the back side of your last tooth.
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2. Wind the
remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger will
take up the floss as it becomes dirty.
4. Guide the
floss to the space between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. Never snap
the floss into the gums to avoid injuries.
6. Hold the
floss tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth, moving the
floss away from the gum with up and down motions.
