May 29, 2013
If you look at the great videos of how-to-floss on YouTube you will find one common denominator. They are all about two minutes long. If you're comfortable flossing, it should not take a lot of time to incorporate it as a regular part of your home care. Yet, of all the routines people use to keep your teeth and mouth healthy, flossing is the one that people most often let fall by the wayside.
"Flossing isn't something you should see as an add-on," Dr. Adam Diesburg says. "You do really need to do it. Considering how low-tech it is, it's incredibly effective."
Why floss?
The reasons to floss are many.
Choosing a floss
Most flosses will work fine for flossing, but we recommend Oral B Glide. It slides easily in tight spaces, has a minty taste, stimulates the gums gently and has a waxed surface that is easy to hold on to. If wrapping floss around your teeth is difficult, there are other products on the market such as floss picks that can do the trick.
Learning to floss If you don't have time to come to our office and learn directly from Nick or Angela, online videosare the best way to learn how to floss. But here is a quick rundown of the process:
Here is one example:
How often?
We recommend flossing every day as part of your tooth routine. Once every three days should be the bare minimum for flossing. It's never too late to start. And while habits are hard to change, if you can keep it up for a month, chances are good that you can make it a regular part of your day. Your teeth -- and your gums -- will thank you.
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