Health Tip: Floss Properly

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Among the universal laws of dentistry is the need to brush and floss regularly. But are you flossing correctly?

The American Dental Association offers these instructions:

• Using a piece of dental floss about 18 inches long, wrap each end around a finger.
• Hold the floss taut between your fingers.
• Gently rub the floss between each tooth, slowly going back and forth. Don’t push or snap the floss.
• Carefully shape the floss into a C at the gum line, and slide it between the gum and tooth.
• Press the floss firmly against the tooth, carefully sliding it up and down against all sides of the tooth. Then proceed to the next tooth.
• Throw away the floss when you are finished.

Source: HealthDay

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