How to Floss Teeth
Flossing your teeth is very important and beneficial to your health. Not only does flossing keep your teeth free of food particles but it may also aid in preventing some serious health conditions. Flossing is known to help prevent gum disease and keep plaque from building between teeth if done correctly. Flossing is very beneficial for adults and children.
Items Needed:
- Dental floss
- Mirror
Instructions:
- Measure out about eight inches of dental floss. The amount should be the same for both adults and children.
- Put one end of the floss in one hand and wrap the other piece around your one of your fingers. Try rolling the floss a couple of times around your finger to secure it well. Hold the floss in place with your thumb.
- Pull the dental floss tight in your hand. Use your index finger and thumb on the other hand to firmly hold the dental floss and pull the dental floss tight
- Stand in front of a mirror and open your mouth. Slide the floss in and out between your teeth. Make sure you floss between your molars. Some people forget this important part of their mouth. Slide the floss up and down the first molar, running the floss under the gum line, then move on to the next molar.
- Make sure you pull the floss straight up from the bottom teeth and pull down for the top. You want to remove the food particles, not keep them in your mouth.
- Repeat this method for every tooth. Make sure you slide the dental floss along each side of every tooth as well. If you can fit the floss in the area safely without cutting your gums, slide it in and floss that area.
- Be sure to use different parts of the floss for different areas of the gums