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7 Steps to Floss with Braces - Roseland Dental

In order to prevent cavities, damaged teeth, and even tooth loss, flossing is crucial. That's why it's important to include it in your regular routine of keeping your teeth in good shape. Flossing is an effective way to eliminate food debris from between the teeth that brushing alone can't reach. However, some people find it difficult to floss their teeth. When done incorrectly, flossing can lead to serious harm. To know 7 Steps to Floss with Braces visit https://www.roselanddentaltoronto.ca/ or call us at 416-763-3368.tt

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7 Steps to Floss with Braces - Roseland Dental

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  1. 7 Steps to Floss with Braces Flossing is very important to avoid the risk of decay, damage and permanent tooth loss. It should a part of your daily oral hygiene maintenance ritual. Food particles that can’t be removed from brushing can be tackled efficiently with floss. However, flossing with teeth can be tricky. Improper methods of flossing can cause injuries and further damage. Follow the tips given below to safely floss with braces. 1.Floss length: 18 to 24 inches of waxed floss thread should be used for the purpose. 2.Location: Always floss while facing a mirror, this will help you understand where the floss should go. 3.Moving easily: Thread between the teeth and the main wire. While twisting the floss, use your index finger for easy movements. 4.Up and down movements: With braces, gentle up and down movements are helpful in flossing efficiently.

  2. 5.U movements: An upside U movement is helpful in gliding the floss between the top teeth and the gum line. 6.Removing the wire: Make sure you don’t pop the floss and carefully unthread it from the wire. Be careful, otherwise, the braces wire may dislodge. 7.Repeat: Now take another piece of floss and thread it gently between the next two teeth and the main wire and repeat the step from three to six. Final words It might take some time to floss perfectly while having braces. It is important to floss every day to maintain your oral health. If you face any difficulty in using waxed floss, you can try other variants like dental tape and super flosses. It is advised to seek consultation from your dentist to understand which type of floss product is suitable for your braces. For an in-depth consultation, you can also book an appointment at Roseland Dental. They offer the most comprehensive range of dental care in Toronto.

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