Flossing is crucial for maintaining healthy gums and overall oral hygiene. To floss properly, follow these steps:
- Choose the right floss: Select either waxed or unwaxed floss based on your preference.
- Proper length: Cut a piece of floss about 18 inches long.
- Wrap and hold: Wrap the floss around your middle fingers, leaving an inch or two to work with.
- Gentle insertion: Slide the floss gently between your teeth without snapping it.
- Curved motion: Curve the floss into a ‘C’ shape against the side of the tooth and gently rub up and down.
- Repeat: Use a clean section of floss for each tooth.