Flossing Flossing is an often overlooked part of dental hygiene.
Sometimes it isn't even considered as with many people thinking using a toothbrush is the only option they have.
This simply isn't the case.
It is absolutely recommended by dental hygienists that you should always brush your teeth and always floss.
The reasons for flossing are multiple: Removes plaque and rotting food that are tucked away between your teeth that using a toothbrush won't be able to reach.
It is important to remove the plaque as it can cause nasty gum irritation which could lead more seriously to the bleeding of the gums.
Acid will eventually increase due to the leftover food and may result in cavities in your tooth if not tackled properly.
It is recommended that you floss for at least once a day just before you go to bed.
This will make sure you have no foods nestled away overnight for the long periods you are asleep.
How do you floss? A question surprisingly few can answer properly.
It may seem ridiculously obvious but there are ways you should do it properly.
* Make sure you are use the right amount of floss where you can wrap it around your two middle fingers, preferably leaving an inch of it between.
* Grip and hold the floss tightly, nice and easily move it between your teeth, It is imperative to keep a nice easy action as any force may edge onto gum and cut it.
* Head down to the gumline and curve it around each and every tooth.
* For every tooth use a new section of the floss, otherwise you will be placing plucked food back onto your teeth.
* To get rid of the stuck food, follow the smooth, gentle action when you move the floss between your teeth.
Move down then scoop the food back up and over your teeth.
As you can see flossing is really a simple technique that can be/and should be done by anyone.
You should also consider the following as part of you dental hygiene plan.
* Tongue cleaning - Not normally considered essential, but it actually is.
Brushing the tongue not only improves your breath but it also removes the bacteria that can harm your teeth.
* Brushing your gums - A very gentle brush using the bristles of a toothbrush is very good for oral care.
Do this before bedtime to avoid the possibility of receding gums.
Sometimes it isn't even considered as with many people thinking using a toothbrush is the only option they have.
This simply isn't the case.
It is absolutely recommended by dental hygienists that you should always brush your teeth and always floss.
The reasons for flossing are multiple: Removes plaque and rotting food that are tucked away between your teeth that using a toothbrush won't be able to reach.
It is important to remove the plaque as it can cause nasty gum irritation which could lead more seriously to the bleeding of the gums.
Acid will eventually increase due to the leftover food and may result in cavities in your tooth if not tackled properly.
It is recommended that you floss for at least once a day just before you go to bed.
This will make sure you have no foods nestled away overnight for the long periods you are asleep.
How do you floss? A question surprisingly few can answer properly.
It may seem ridiculously obvious but there are ways you should do it properly.
* Make sure you are use the right amount of floss where you can wrap it around your two middle fingers, preferably leaving an inch of it between.
* Grip and hold the floss tightly, nice and easily move it between your teeth, It is imperative to keep a nice easy action as any force may edge onto gum and cut it.
* Head down to the gumline and curve it around each and every tooth.
* For every tooth use a new section of the floss, otherwise you will be placing plucked food back onto your teeth.
* To get rid of the stuck food, follow the smooth, gentle action when you move the floss between your teeth.
Move down then scoop the food back up and over your teeth.
As you can see flossing is really a simple technique that can be/and should be done by anyone.
You should also consider the following as part of you dental hygiene plan.
* Tongue cleaning - Not normally considered essential, but it actually is.
Brushing the tongue not only improves your breath but it also removes the bacteria that can harm your teeth.
* Brushing your gums - A very gentle brush using the bristles of a toothbrush is very good for oral care.
Do this before bedtime to avoid the possibility of receding gums.
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