Dental Floss

The dental floss is an essential tool for good oral hygiene. While they can't replace brushing, they can help remove food and plaque from the hard-to-reach places between the teeth.

How do dental floss work?

Flossing is thin threads, threads that we can use to reach the spaces between our teeth. As we move them up and down between the teeth, the floss removes food debris and plaque that can build up in those areas.

• They remove plaque: Plaque is a sticky film that forms on the teeth and contains bacteria. Dental floss reaches places a toothbrush can't reach, such as the spaces between teeth, effectively removing plaque and food debris.
• They protect against caries: Plaque build-up on the teeth can lead to tooth decay. By flossing regularly, you remove plaque and reduce the risk of tooth decay.
• They prevent gingivitis: Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup. Flossing helps remove plaque from the gum line, reducing the risk of gingivitis and periodontitis.
• They improve breathing: Removing food residue and plaque contributes to fresher breath.

How to floss?

1. Cut a piece of dental floss about 18 inches (45 cm) long.
2. Wrap most of the thread around the middle finger of one hand.
3. We wrap the remaining thread around the middle finger of our other hand.
4. We use our fingers to guide the floss between our teeth.
5. We make a curve in the floss and rub it along the side of each tooth.
6. We use a clean section of floss for each tooth.
7. We rinse our mouths with water to remove food residues and plaque.

Dental floss is an important tool in maintaining the health of our teeth and gums. If we use them regularly, we can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.