Cleaning recommended by dentists is not limited to brushing teeth. Using “dental floss” is another method that dentists confirm can effectively clean teeth and remove food particles stuck in the gaps between teeth. But will frequent use of dental floss have any negative effects on teeth and gums?
Using dental floss causes teeth to spread apart?
Frequent flossing does not cause teeth to be spaced apart. Flossing cleans the gaps between teeth, which may be areas that a toothbrush cannot reach. เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย Floss should be used after every meal to prevent the accumulation of bacteria from food particles that cause various dental problems, such as tooth decay and gingivitis.
Benefits of “dental floss”
- Helps remove food particles that may be stuck between teeth.
- Helps clean teeth that are difficult to clean, such as inner molars, which a toothbrush may not be able to reach, or crooked teeth.
- Helps prevent tooth decay or bad breath that may be caused by food particles stuck in the gaps between the teeth.
- Helps reduce the build-up of tartar because dental floss helps remove plaque from the body and prevents it from hardening.
- Helps reduce the problem of gingivitis because there is tartar that may be embedded on the tooth enamel.
How to use dental floss correctly
- Choose the right dental floss for you. There are both nylon fibers that are smoother and easier to use, but thinner and more prone to breakage, suitable for beginners, and single-fiber plastic floss that is stronger, more durable, but can be hard and can cut your gums more often, causing them to bleed.
- Pull out about 1 foot or 30 centimeters of dental floss. You can estimate this by eye. Do not use floss that is too short, as it may slip and cause discomfort to your fingers.
- Wrap the floss around the tips of both middle fingers until the floss is about 2-3 inches long, then use your index fingers to push the floss between your teeth.
- Use your thumb to help force the floss to “brush” deep into the gum line, allowing the floss to circle the tooth to the left and right, moving it in short movements to dislodge food particles, then pull it out and move it to do the same between the other teeth.
- Try not to press the floss down too hard, as this can cause your gums to bleed. However, if you have never used floss before, you may experience some bleeding from your gums. Your gums will gradually become accustomed to it and become stronger, until over time, the bleeding will stop while you are flossing.
- You should floss every gap between your teeth. You can floss twice if you are not sure. Use it before brushing your teeth. You should floss at least once a day.
- No matter what, you should still brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning after waking up and at night before going to bed every day.