How to Floss

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At the risk of sounding like a nagging parent, our Federal Way Dentistry would be remiss if we didn’t impress upon you the importance of proper flossing habits. There are parts of your teeth that the bristles of your brush simply do not reach, and it’s in here that most of America’s cavities find their footholds. If you need a refresher course on how to floss, try your hand at the easy step-by-step process below:

  • Floss at least once a day, preferably before you brush.
  • Take a length of floss that is about seventeen inches long, or one forearm’s length. Wind either end around the middle fingers of each hand until you have a one inch length between your hands.
  • Guide the floss gently between your teeth. Pull it into a “C” shape against the edge of either tooth.
  • As you move from one tooth to the next, unwind the floss from one finger and wind it up on the other so that you’re always flossing with a fresh length.
  • Don’t forget to floss behind the back teeth!

For more help on flossing or other aspects of your daily oral hygiene, contact Bella Dental.

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