For many people, the interest of dental floss is limited, but they are wrong. Others believe that its use is too complex to test it. Dental floss can be used daily in addition to brushing. It offers many advantages. It helps to remove dental plaque located between the teeth, a place that toothbrush bristles cannot reach. Some areas are difficult to access, hence the use of dental floss. Impeccable oral hygiene does not prevent regular appointments with the dentist for scaling. You should know that the accumulation of dental plaque can cause cavities and gum disease.
For dental floss to be effective, it is essential to use it correctly. You should start by cutting about 45 cm of yarn, then wrap the ends around the fingers (preferably the middle fingers), leaving 1 to 2 centimeters free. Then stretch the floss with your thumbs and index fingers, and slide it between your teeth. You must proceed gently so as not to hurt yourself or damage your gums. It is a matter of making a movement back and forth, in a vertical direction. Never snap the wire! You should also not force the wire if you feel resistance. Unwind the floss as you go to pass a clean piece of floss between each tooth. To remove it, you must perform the same back and forth motion. Ideally, dental floss should be used after each brushing. People with a good gap between their teeth can use interdental brushes instead of dental floss. But there must be enough space for the brush to fit between the teeth, otherwise there is no point.
Dental floss is very easy to find. It is available in supermarkets, pharmacies and parapharmacies. Even your dentist can provide it! There are many types of dental floss. It can be made of polyethylene, teflon or nylon. It can also be waxed or unwaxed. Waxed dental floss has the advantage of being easier to pass between the teeth. It can be a good solution for beginners or for all women who have difficulty using it. Its disadvantage is that it is much less efficient. For greater efficiency, it is recommended to opt for unwaxed dental floss. Once you get used to it, switch to unwaxed dental floss! The choice of dental floss also depends on your teeth. If they are very closely spaced, it is better to choose waxed dental floss.
