Our daily dental floss is usually packed in a small round box with a roller, and the dental floss is wound on the roller. When in use, it can be easily pulled out and carried at any time.

First, pull out a piece of dental floss, and the specific length shall be subject to the feeling that it is suitable for use. The length required on the general dental floss box is too long, which wastes a large part.

Secondly, wrap the two ends of the pressing line around the index fingers of both hands. If it's too much trouble to wind up, you can also hold both ends of the floss directly with your fingers, but it's easy to loosen, but it doesn't matter if it is loose. Pick it up again.

Finally, stretch and press the thread with both hands, then slowly put it into the teeth (you can slide it down from left to right) and gently put it on the bottom of the teeth. At this time, it begins to pull out in the direction of one tooth to remove impurities, and then operate the other tooth in the same way. It is used repeatedly between other teeth.

Precautions for flossing

Although dental floss is frequently used in daily life, there are still some things that deserve our attention.

1. When dental floss is placed between teeth, it should be slid slowly to avoid hurting gums with excessive force.

2, dental floss is best used once a day after dinner, too much is also harmful to teeth.

3. Floss can't replace normal brushing and gargling.

4. dental floss is a disposable product. Please don't use it again after use.

5. Be sure to buy regular brand dental floss, so as to avoid dental floss itself being harmful to the body.

A little common sense about flossing

I. Types of dental floss

1, with and without wax floss

Some dentists like waxing and flossing, because they think that the friction is large, which helps to clean dental calculus and plaque. In fact, there is no obvious difference between wax dental floss and wax-free dental floss. Wax dental floss works only slightly better. On the other hand, some people find that dental floss with wax moves between teeth more easily than dental floss without wax.

2. Teflon dental floss

This type of dental floss is quick and easy to use. Because it's made of Teflon, which means it won't get stuck in your teeth and it's very easy to move.

3. Strip dental floss

This kind of dental floss is thicker than the conventional one, and it is mainly used when the gap between teeth is large. It is an ideal new dental floss. It is also smooth and can slide smoothly between teeth.

Step 4 vibrate dental floss

Vibrating dental floss is easy to use and has additional advantages. But they are also more expensive than other traditional dental floss.

Step 5 pick your teeth with a stick

This kind of dental floss is made of nylon and can be used like other dental floss. The difference is that you wear a hard stick at the end, so you don't have to wrap it around your hand. In addition, it is more convenient for orthodontics to pass through the space between arch wires and teeth.

Step 6 correct dental floss and tasteless dental floss

Some dental floss is flavored with spices, such as mint and fruit. It tastes good and is more pleasant to use. There is also a kind of dental floss that contains fluorine, which can prevent tooth decay.

2. When should I floss?

So when should I floss? Generally, we recommend after dinner. But many times I study or go to work during the day, and there are few opportunities. Therefore, it is the best choice to go to bed after meals. It's best to look in the mirror (cleaner and cleaner) and remember to floss and rinse your mouth.

Third, is flossing harmful?

There is no harm in flossing, as long as you know how to use it (don't use too much force when flossing, so as not to damage your gums) (and flossing is almost 1-2 times a day, not too often). Frequent flossing can make your teeth healthier ~

Fourth, dental floss cannot be reused.

Some friends reuse the same dental floss for convenience, which is very undesirable, because dental floss will carry a lot of germs after cleaning, and these germs can not be washed with water. Regular use may bring more bacteria to teeth, so be sure to pay attention!

How to choose dental floss?

Dental floss is a kind of thin thread made of nylon thread, silk thread or polyester thread, which is an article for cleaning teeth. It is very effective to clean adjacent dental plaque with nylon thread, silk thread or polyester thread, especially for flat or convex tooth surfaces.

Cleaning teeth, many people are used to flossing. When choosing dental floss, it is best not to choose tree-shaped dental floss. This kind of dental floss is very short, it is difficult to enter the periodontal pocket, and only one tooth can be cleaned, which is quite wasteful. It is best to use dental floss rolled into a shaft that can be pulled at will, or an arc line.

When choosing dental floss, it should be different from person to person. If the gums are prone to get angry or have a breath, you can choose dental floss containing mint or other spices, or dental floss containing antibacterial ingredients such as fluoride, which can be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. When passing through a tight gap, if the dental floss is worn or torn into thin strips, wax dental floss can be used; For some people who are not good at picking their teeth by hand, you can choose a small dental floss rack.

In addition, when using dental floss, each tooth surface should be scraped up and down 4 ~ 6 times until the tooth surface is clean. After use, you must rinse your mouth to remove the residual dental plaque and food residue. Of course, don't floss too hard to avoid damaging your gums.