Flossing once every day is important. But even more important than that is knowing how to floss correctly so that your mouth and teeth can benefit from your care.
Follow this step by step guide the next time you floss to make sure you’re doing so flawlessly.
Step 1: Start with breaking off about 18 inches of floss. Wrap the ends around each of your middle or index fingers.
Step 2: Pinch your thumbs against your forefingers to hold the floss securely.
Step 3: Gently guide the floss between your teeth. Never be too aggressive.
Step 4: Against your gum line, gently slide the floss between your tooth and gum.
Step 5: Tightly hold the floss against each tooth. Rub the sides of each tooth away from the gum to get rid of debris and plaque.
Step 6: When complete, toss your floss. While we love recycling, it’s best to use a new piece of floss every day.
