How to properly brush your teeth - the basic rules and nuances of the procedure

Dentists do not cease to remind you of the need for regular use of flosses, but even modern consumers who have unlimited access to information resources,continue to neglect this effective tool. Those who use adaptations in everyday life do not always know how to clean their teeth with floss to obtain the optimal result.

Even such a simple and safe-looking tool can do harm if you do not apply it correctly. Only in combination with a high-quality cleaning of the space between the teeth can you count on a full-fledged oral care and prevention of unpleasant conditions.

Appointment of dental floss and recommended regularity of its use

Many do not understand why to use dental floss, if so every day a two-time brushing of teeth, plus additionally apply quality rinsers. Unfortunately, even the most advanced toothbrushes are not able to eliminate plaque and food remains between the teeth. And no advertised liquid remedy will reach these areas to dissolve these substances. If pieces of food can still be eliminated with a toothpick, then only special flosses will cope with the plaque.

Tip: Many forget that toothpicks are an emergency aid from slices of food stuck in the teeth. Often this tool is not recommended because of the high risk of damage to the enamel. Ideally, the use of toothpicks is better to give up altogether.

Even the multifunctional irrigation devices, so beloved by all, devices that feed water under a strong pressure can not cope with the problem in the same way that a thread does. Specialists recommend using the device as often as necessary. This should be done after each meal and carry out additional cleaning before going to bed and in the morning after breakfast. After manipulation, the oral cavity should be rinsed with an emollient balm, for prevention, irritation and inflammation.

Types of flosses and their features

To clean the space between teeth correctly, it is necessary to understand the existing types of dental floss and their peculiarities:

• Round. Standard version, which does not have additional properties, but it perfectly cleans problem areas and does not create problems in use.
• Flat. Designed to handle very narrow spaces. They very easily go under the gums, cleaning the surface to the maximum without the risk of tissue irritation.
• With the extension. Innovative development, which can initially be round or slightly flattened. When the tooth contacts and creates a tension, the thread is flattened, which makes it thinner and its working surface increases. It allows to achieve a very fast and qualitative result with minimal irritation of enamel and gum tissues.

• With spraying. The presence of additional coating( most often it is represented by wax) allows the threads to slide properly on the surface. In such layers, manufacturers often add aromatic additives, refreshing breath. Today, products with impregnation from fluoride are very popular, providing an additional therapeutic effect on enamel.
• With plastic holders. Usually the threads are simply wound on the fingers. Special plates help to simplify the cleaning process.
• With tips. Most often, these are specialized devices designed to clean space under braces or other orthopedic devices in the oral cavity. The tip is wound under the construction, which facilitates the processing procedure.

If you select the right product, then the procedure for cleaning your teeth can be shortened to 2-3 minutes, obtaining the maximum positive result and not spending a lot of energy.

Dental floss technology - the nuances of the process

Before cleaning your teeth with dental floss, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of manipulation. Violation of the recommendations can cause damage to the gums and even thinning of the tooth enamel.

The correct procedure is as follows:

1. First, rinse the oral cavity with boiled water, saline solution or a special balm.
2. After this, we take a 40 cm long thread. This is the length of the floss that is considered sufficient for processing all teeth, provided that each section is given its own piece of product.
3. One end is wound on the middle finger of the working hand, the second on the middle finger of the second hand. Do not leave more than 10 cm of thread for cleaning.
4. We introduce a thread into the interdental space, we bring it to the limit, but we do not press it. Press the floss to the surface of the tooth and do 5-7 movements up and down. It is not necessary to move back and forth( only in extreme cases, if a stuck piece of food is caught).
5. Remove the thread, move the used area and clean the new area with a fresh tool.

Traditionally, the treatment begins with the upper front teeth, after which the movement goes first to one, then to the other side. After that, the same effect is on the lower jaw. When blood appears, stop the procedure immediately, rinse the oral cavity with salt water or antiseptic. Resume the treatment can only after a complete stop of bleeding, while applying a smaller force.

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