Which Type Of Floss Should I Use?
• Wide floss, or dental tape, may be helpful for people with bridges. • Waxed floss might be easier to slide between tight teeth or tight restorations. • Unwaxed floss makes a squeaking sound to let you know your teeth are clean. • Bonded unwaxed floss does not fray as easily as regular unwaxed floss, but does tear more than waxed floss. How should I floss? There are two flossing methods: the spool method and the loop method. The spool method is suited for those with manual dexterity • Take an l8-inch piece of floss and wind the bulk of the floss lightly around the middle finger. • Wind the rest of the floss similarly around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger takes up the floss as it becomes soiled or frayed. • Maneuver the floss between teeth with your index fingers and thumbs. • Don’t pull it down hard against your gums or you will hurt them. • Don’t rub it side to side as if you’re shining shoes.
