Oral care3 min
Floss or an Interdental Brush Once a Day
Cleaning between the teeth once a day to remove food that the brush misses. A gentle habit; stop and ask a dentist if gums bleed heavily.
Clean where the brush can't reach
A toothbrush cleans only about two-thirds of tooth surfaces. Food and plaque between the teeth can lead to gum trouble over time. Floss or a small interdental brush reaches those gaps.
Slide floss gently with a C-shape against each tooth, or use a brush sized for your gaps. Bleeding at first often settles in a week or two. This is an oral-care habit and not a treatment for gum disease.
Ingredients
- Dental floss or a small interdental brush
- A mirror
How to prepare
- Break about 40 cm of floss.
- Pick the brush size your dentist suggests.
How to use
- Clean between teeth once a day, preferably at night.
- Rinse with water after.
Helpful habits
- Be gentle with gums.
- Use a floss holder if it helps.
Precautions
- Persistent or heavy bleeding needs a dentist.
- Do not force floss.
- A habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does flossing loosen teeth?
- No, it removes plaque.
Floss or brush?
- Whichever you will use daily.
Is it okay for braces?
- Use special floss or ask your dentist.
