{"id":5748,"date":"2020-03-06T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/dental-floss-how-to-use-it-correctly\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:57:05","slug":"dental-floss-how-to-use-it-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/dental-floss-how-to-use-it-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental floss: How to use it correctly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>use of dental floss<\/strong> is a good complement to the daily brushing of our teeth. Dental floss helps us to remove food debris and prevent the accumulation of bacterial plaque. A correct use of dental floss will guarantee a complete cleaning.<\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, dental floss should be used in an almost obligatory way <strong>to obtain good results in<a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/dental-hygiene\/\"> dental hygiene<\/a>,<\/strong> since it is necessary that people become accustomed to its use after each brushing.<\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, dental floss should be used in an almost obligatory way <strong>to obtain good results in dental hygiene,<\/strong> from an early age it is necessary that people get used to its use, which should be done after each brushing.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO USE DENTAL FLOSS<\/h2>\n\n<p>There are a few simple <strong>steps<\/strong> to follow for the correct use of dental floss:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cut approximately <strong>30 centimeters <\/strong>of dental floss.<\/li><li><strong>Wrap the ends around<\/strong> the middle finger of each hand.<\/li><li>We tighten approximately <strong>2 or 3 centimeters <\/strong>of dental floss that will be placed between the teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Gently slide<\/strong> the floss in a back and forth motion. When the floss reaches the edge of the gums, curve it in a C-shape against the tooth and slide it into the space between the gums and the tooth.<\/li><li><strong>Repeat the process<\/strong> for each tooth with a new piece of floss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY FLOSS  <\/h2>\n\n<p><\/p><p>It is important to use dental floss as a <strong>complement to<\/strong> daily <strong>tooth brushing<\/strong>, as it will help us to maintain good oral health. In addition, proper flossing is important:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Because with it we access the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">interdental spaces<\/strong> in<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> a more effective way than with the toothbrush alone, avoiding the accumulation of bacterial plaque<\/span>.<\/li><li>Helps to <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/dentistry\/\">prevent the appearance of cavities<\/a>\n<\/strong>by removing food debris that otherwise would not be possible.<\/li><li>The correct use of dental floss also ensures the removal of plaque by 40%, reducing the risk of periodontal disease.<a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/surgery-and-periodontics\/\"> <strong>periodontal diseases <\/strong><\/a>and gum irritation.<\/li><li>We will have a <strong>greater sensation of cleanliness<\/strong>, by performing a total cleaning of our teeth with the use of dental floss and tooth brushing.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of dental floss is a good complement to the daily brushing of our teeth. Dental floss helps us to remove food debris and prevent the accumulation of bacterial plaque. A correct use of dental floss will guarantee a complete cleaning. 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