When you are taking the time to streamline your dental hygiene habits, you will spend some of that energy on ensuring you’re doing your best with your flossing. Unfortunately, if you don’t have a solid foundation for flossing your smile, your attempts at doing a standout job might fall a bit flat. Never fear! Learning the ins and outs of successfully cleaning between teeth with dental floss is just as easy as its results are rewarding. Let’s see what you know (and potentially teach you a thing or two) in the meantime with our flossing quiz.
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: When you are flossing your teeth, the best choice is to press gently, so you are certain you clean your teeth and beneath your gum tissue without causing irritation.
- True or False: To make the most of this dental hygiene practice, we suggest you gently cup the floss to the side in a “c-shape,” so that the floss slides along the side of each tooth (instead of just pulling it up and down between your teeth with little tooth tissue contact).
- True or False: You need to ask us about the types of floss you should and should not use for the best results. Otherwise, you might choose a poor option.
Quiz Answers
- True. There’s no need to press with exceptional force. Make sure you press gently and do a thorough job to arrive at the healthy, clean smile you’re looking to achieve.
- True. Remember that you want to get rid of plaque and drag away tiny pieces of food to prevent issues like decay.
- False. While we can certainly direct you toward making dental hygiene choices that will make you smile the most or offer the best qualities for your particular preferences, you are free to use any floss that you like.
