Appropriate flosses Remove the toothbrush's hard-to-reach places - plaque and food particles under the gumline and between teeth. Since plaque buildup can cause tooth decay and gum disease, it is strongly recommended to use floss daily.
To get the most benefit from dental floss, use the following appropriate technique:
Starting with about 18 inches of floss, wrap most of the floss around each middle finger, leaving one or two inches of floss for
Hold the floss tightly with your thumb and forefinger and gently slide it up and down between the teeth
Gently thread the floss around the base of each tooth to make sure you get under the gum line. Never bite or pull floss as this may cut or injure delicate gingival tissue
When moving from tooth to tooth, use a clean floss portion
To remove the floss, use the same back and forth movement to keep the dental floss up and away from the teeth
