Dental Health Care

What is the correct way to floss?
Proper use of dental floss removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush can not reach easily: under the gumline and between teeth. Since the accumulation of plaque can cause tooth decay and gum disease, we recommend daily use of dental floss.

Take advantage of the use of flossing, the following technique:
* Starting with about 45 cm of floss, wind most of it around each middle finger, leaving 3 to 5 cm of floss to work.
* Hold the floss tightly between thumbs and index fingers, and slide it gently up and down between teeth.
* Curve the floss gently around the base of each tooth, making sure you go below the gumline. Never snap or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue.
* Use clean sections of floss as you move from tooth to tooth.
* To remove the floss, use the same movement back and forth, pulling it upward and away from the teeth.

What kind of floss should I use?
There are two types of dental floss:
* Nylon floss (or multifilament).
* Dental floss PTFE (monofilament).

The nylon floss can be waxed or not, and there are a variety of flavors. Since this type of floss is composed of many strands of nylon, it may sometimes tear or shred, especially between teeth with tight contact points. While more expensive, the floss of a single filament (PTFE) slips easily between teeth, even among those with limited space and usually no fluffing. When used properly, both types of floss are excellent at removing plaque and debris.

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