Since the toothbrush cannot penetrate between teeth, the tooth surfaces in the area between two adjacent teeth are not sufficiently cleaned. The use of dental floss contributes to the cleaning of these surfaces and is a necessary supplement to the daily teeth care of the teeth.
How to use the floss:
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Cut a piece of about 45cm and wrap it around the middle fingers of both hands (or around the index fingers - pictures 1 and 2).
picture 1
picture 2
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We guide the floss on the lower teeth with the index fingers (pictures 3 and 4) and on the upper ones with a thumb and forefinger (pictures 5 and 6) and pass it between the teeth carefully up to the gingival crevice.
picture 3
picture 4
picture 5
picture 6
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We guide the floss so that it hugs the surface of one tooth and slowly drag it back and forth and then up and down (pictures 7 and 8).
picture 7
picture 8
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Then we guide it so that it hugs the surface of the adjacent tooth and do the same movements (picture 9).
picture 9
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Floss the back surfaces of the last teeth as well.
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Proper flossing takes a lot of practice and effort. It takes patience and time to master its use. At first, the gums may be slightly injured. But with continuous effort this will stop.
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There are special plastic handles on the market that facilitate the use of dental floss.
