Worried About Not Flossing?

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We have been brushing teeth all our life. But then why do we still have dental problems? That is because we don’t use the exact techniques to clean our mouth. Did you know the average time for adults to brush their teeth is at least 2 minutes?

Flossing is one method that most of us skip. When we floss, we remove the bacteria present between our teeth. Through brushing and flossing, our mouth becomes completely germ-free.

Researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry concluded that flossing can considerably reduce periodontal diseases and cavity-causing bacteria, through a recent study of twins. The research presents new data about the significance of a flossing routine in addition to daily brushing of the exterior of teeth and tongue.

The Correct Way to Floss-

Flossing removes plaque and food bits from places where the bristles of your toothbrush barely reach. They lie between the teeth and under gum line. Since rise in plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is recommended.

Here are the steps for flossing:

  • Take out about 18 inches of floss from the dispenser; twist most of it around each middle finger, leaving an inch or two of floss for use.
  • Hold the floss tight, linking your thumbs with the index fingers and lightly slide it up and down between the sides of the teeth and under the gum line.
  • Hold the floss tightly around each tooth in a C shape; move back and forth in a push-pull action against the side of each tooth, thus removing all the bacteria and food. Don’t go very quick with the floss. Otherwise, it could cut or harm delicate gum tissues.
  • Use the same technique as you shift to the other teeth and make sure you use fresh sections of floss.
  • Make sure you visit a dental care clinic to understand the requirements of your mouth and follow their recommendations.

What type of floss should you use?

There are two types of floss to choose from-

  • Nylon (or multifilament) floss
  • PTFE (monofilament) floss

Nylon floss is offered in waxed and an un-waxed form, that too in varied flavors. Since this type of floss is made up of numerous nylon strands, it could tear or shred due to the tension created between the flossing points.

Single filament (PTFE) is slightly expensive floss which slides easily between teeth, through tight spaces and does not tear easily. When used correctly, both types of floss are brilliant at removing plaque.

To keep your mouth disease-free, make sure you maintain proper hygiene habits. You should also visit your dentist regularly. If you are facing any gum problems, you can visit Dental Sphere for gum disease treatment in Pune.


2 comments

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    July 27, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Everything is very open with a very clear clarification of the challenges. It was definitely informative. Your website is useful. Many thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  • Albany Dentist

    July 31, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    There are 700 different types of bacteria living in my mouth?!
    That’s a fact that I don’t even want to think about. It’s good
    to know these things though. I appreciate this article.
    It was super informative.

    Reply

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