A FLOSS PRIMER

Q: What do I need to know about floss and flossing?

A: By and large, the different types of floss — waxed, unwaxed, flavored, plain—are simply a matter of preference. But here are some factors to keep in mind when buying floss. If your teeth are set very close, you’re better with waxed. It’s less likely to snag and fray in the narrow space. Whichever type you prefer, the method for use is the same:
Floss supplements your toothbrush, letting you get into places the bristles can’t reach. Wind the ends of a length of floss around your forefingers and pull it taut. Slip the floss between teeth and down to the gum line. Then pull the floss into a ‘C’ shape and get it between the tooth and gum. Then, pressing against the side of the tooth, pull the floss up and down. You’re after the plaque on the side of the tooth, where your brush is not very effective. Don’t saw the floss back and forth. As you go from tooth to tooth, keep unwinding the floss a bit so you are always using a clean section.
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