Why use dental floss?
A toothbrush alone cannot effectively clean between the teeth—an additional hygiene method is essential.
How to stay motivated?
Like many habits in life, flossing is a matter of routine and practice. If you do it too rarely, it may feel difficult and uncomfortable each time. We recommend starting right after a professional dental hygiene session and flossing once a day, every day. After about 10 days, you will notice less gum bleeding, rewarding your effort. Keep up the habit! With practice, you will become more efficient and effective at flossing.
Take approximately 40 cm of dental floss
Wrap the floss around the middle fingers on each hand, leaving about 10 cm (4 inches) of floss between them, which you can easily maneuver using your index fingers and thumbs.
Gently slide the floss between two teeth, carefully passing the contact point.
Press the floss against one tooth, guiding it as far as possible beneath the gumline, then glide it back up without completely removing it. Repeat this motion three times against each tooth before exiting by passing through the contact point again.
Clean each interdental space using this technique :
Then, thoroughly rinse your mouth with water to remove any loosened debris.
If you have difficulty passing the floss through the contact point between your teeth or if it frays, there may be several reasons:
- Your floss may be too thick. Try a different type—there are waxed and unwaxed silk flosses, as well as Teflon floss, which typically slides more easily between tightly spaced teeth.
- If the floss continues to fray or break, you may have a filling that is not ideally shaped. In this case, consult a dental professional for advice.
In certain situations, such as receding gums or wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance, specific interdental cleaning tools may be required. It is best to seek guidance from a dentist or dental hygienist for the most appropriate solution.
Located at the gates of Lausanne, the D1 Dental Concept team welcomes you in comfortable and modern premises, just 3 minutes from the Blecherette highway exit. The building features indoor parking.
