Dental Health Care

Flossing

Flossing is a mandatory supplement for a good teeth cleaning and children should get used to using it very young, after a good brushing.

To floss follow these steps:

1. Cut about 50 cm of floss and wind most of one of the middle fingers.
2. Wrap the remaining string on the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger may be picking up the floss as it is used.
3. Tensar a piece about 2-3 inches of floss using the thumbs and index fingers.
4. Insert the floss between teeth using a gentle sawing motion. When the floss reaches the gumline, curve into a C shape against one tooth and slide it gently into the space between the gum and tooth until you feel resistance. Never apply violently against the gums.
5. Rub the floss against the tooth to remove food debris and plaque.
6. Repeat these operations with the rest of the teeth, using a clean piece of floss for each.

* Most mouthwashes do not fight bacteria:
Most mouthwashes are important but not reach the areas where they do reach the brushes. The bacteria are not removed by rinsing.

* The teeth whiteners do not change the color:
They simply remove existing stains the teeth. Is say, it would restore the original color of teeth. The person who is white, will have more white and yellow that I had, but they are yellow. Never get whiter or brighter.

* The flossing prevents heart disease:
American researchers have found that people with gum disease are twice as likely to have heart problems.

* Dry mouth can damage teeth
A permanently dry mouth is starting diabetes. The saliva is vital to wash away food and neutralize acids.

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