{"id":12694,"date":"2023-02-10T12:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12694"},"modified":"2023-02-10T12:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T20:36:06","slug":"insights-on-the-right-way-to-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/insights-on-the-right-way-to-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights On The Right Way To Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may have heard flossing is beneficial for your oral hygiene. But, are you wondering how and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper flossing is a way to remove food particles and plaque from places that a toothbrush cannot reach, such as under your gumline or between your teeth.&nbsp;It is strongly recommended to floss every day, as plaque buildup can cause tooth decay and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following technique is recommended to maximize the benefits of flossing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start with 18 inches of floss. Wrap most of it around your middle finger. Leave a few inches for the next step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will hold the floss tautly between your index and thumb fingers. Slide it between your teeth gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently wrap the floss around each tooth&#8217;s base, making sure to reach below the gumline.&nbsp;Do not force or snap the floss as it can cause damage to delicate gum tissue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you go from one tooth to the next, floss cleanly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the same motion to remove floss from teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which floss type should I use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have two\u00a0<strong>types to choose from when it comes to floss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nylon floss (or multifilament).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTFE (monofilament floss)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nylon floss comes in waxed or unwaxed versions and in many flavors.&nbsp;This floss is made up of many strands nylon and can sometimes be ripped or shredded, especially when it comes to teeth that have tight contact points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single filament floss (PTFE) is more expensive but slides easily between teeth and can be used even in tight spaces. It is almost impossible to shred.&nbsp;Both types of floss can be used to remove plaque and other debris if they are properly used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use floss picks or\u00a0water flossing\u00a0if regular floss is difficult to use.\u00a0Cleaning between your teeth is a great way to keep your smile shining, no matter what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should use about 18 inches of floss. Leave a few inches for the end-user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the curves of you teeth gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you clean below the gumline. However, avoid putting the floss in your gums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard flossing is beneficial for your oral hygiene. But, are you wondering how and why? 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