What Is the Right and Most Effective Way to Floss?

"Daily flossing is highly recommended to protect teeth from decay and gum disease, as it helps remove plaque. However, following dentist guidelines is crucial to doing it correctly and receiving maximum benefits!"

·       Did you know flossing is integral to regular dental hygiene and helps protect teeth from decay and gum disease?

·       Did you know flossing requires a dentist-recommended technique to be done correctly and reap the best benefits?

·       Did you know incorrect flossing techniques can have serious consequences?

·       Did you know that flossing your teeth means gently gliding up and down between your teeth?

Although many people brush daily and use good oral care products to clean their teeth, more is needed if regular flossing is applied to their dental care regimen. However, flossing is a highly recommended dental regime to maintain oral hygiene. It keeps plaque at bay, providing a savior against tooth decay and gum diseases. Moreover, it is equally important to determine what flossing technique should be applied to avoid gum damage, as any practice that may entail snapping or forcing requires utmost care and precision at every inch.

The highly expert, board-certified dentists at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics suggest that flossing one's teeth every day is mandatory. However, correctly flossing the teeth is a practical course of action that requires the right technique and proper guidelines.

According to a poll in India, many people do not floss every day, instead using toothpicks, matchsticks, or pins to remove food particles in places a toothbrush cannot reach. This leads to gum diseases and infections. However, knowing the dentist-approved method to remove plaque without damaging gum tissues and spreading infections is inevitable.

What Is the Proper Way to Floss?

A gentle way to floss your teeth helps prevent your teeth from damage and gum diseases that everyone should follow.

Here is the step-by-step guide on the best way to floss:

1.    Ready your floss: First, hold your floss correctly. Wind most floss around your middle fingers, leaving an inch or two for your teeth. Further, it allows enough to wrap around your forefingers and thumb for a tight grip. Be careful about winding the floss too tightly, as it may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue.

2.    Position the floss between your teeth: The goal of flossing the teeth is to reach those areas where each tooth meets your gumline and in places where a toothbrush is limited to enter. However, always try to form a C-shape with the floss, allowing the floss to enter the space between your gums and your tooth.

3.    Use an up-and-down motion: Rub the floss up and down a few times, repeat the process, and only use a clean section of floss as you move from tooth to tooth.

4.    Be gentle: Gently glide the floss up and down, rubbing it against both sides of each tooth. Ensure you go beneath the gumline, but do not traumatize your gum tissue and press too hard or at the wrong angle, as they can scratch or bruise your gums. But note that if someone does not floss often, their gum may bleed even if they are gentle. But do not worry; if you regularly floss with the right technique, the bleeding will stop after a week, so make sure you follow the right technique as instructed by a board-certified dentist.

5.    Ask for help: If you still need to figure out how to floss correctly, seek professional guidance. Your dentist is always there to help. They can observe your technique and provide personalized advice, ensuring you are flossing effectively and confidently.

If you have any questions or doubts about an effective way to floss, please feel free to contact Smilecare Kaesthetics, Indiranagar, Bangalore, by calling 9108969006/ 7624809006 and scheduling a one-on-one consultation today.