Using
dental floss is an essential part of the tooth cleaning
process because it removes plaque from between the teeth
and gums. This is where periodontal disease often starts.
Your dental hygienist can show you the best way to use
floss but here is a basic guide:
Wind about 18 inches
of floss around your middle fingers of each hand.
Pinch
the floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a
1-2 inch length between.
Use thumbs to direct floss between
your upper teeth.
Then keep a 1-2 inch length of floss
taut between your fingers.
Use your index fingers to
guide the floss between your lower teeth.
