When you floss, it seems like a fairly straightforward task. Slip the floss up and down between teeth, repeat throughout smile, and you’re done. Right? Well, only if you’re remembering to consider the details and to be thorough. What does that entail, you wonder? Not to worry. Performing this segment of your dental hygiene really is quite easy. You just might need a quick refresh.
Beneath Your Gumline
Do you remember to pull that floss gently all the way beneath your gumline as you’re flossing? Or, do you forget about this part of your dental hygiene and simply snap the floss between all of your teeth and then announce that you’re done? Remember, removing plaque and particles from beneath your gumline is essential!
The Teeth Nobody Can See
Remember that you’re not flossing just because you want to get any visible food out from between your teeth, which could cause your smile to look a bit unattractive. You’re also flossing (primarily, in fact) in order to keep plaque off of teeth, so your teeth and gums remain healthy. Don’t assume this is only for front teeth. This part of dental hygiene is for all of your teeth!
That Very Back Tissue
Did we mention that very back, hard-to-reach tissue? It’s the surface at the back of your smile on the top and the bottom. You should floss this, too. Yes, even though there’s not another tooth touching it and, as a result, there’s nothing to floss “between.” Simply run your floss along the surface from top to bottom. Easy enough (and highly effective, too).
Make Flossing Its Best With Our Tips
Make sure your smile is extremely clean and that your efforts are worth it by flossing according to optimal guidelines. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
