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Our Mission Statement • Dental Health News Dental Health News Flossing Hints When flossing, think of your mouth as having four sections. Floss half of the upper teeth, then the other half. Do the same for your lower teeth. Establish a regular pattern and time for flossing. Your gums may bleed and be sore for the first five or six days you floss. As the plaque is broken up and the bacteria are removed, your gums will heal and the bleeding will stop. If the bleeding does not stop in a few days, consult your dentist. If you do not have good finger dexterity, you may find it helpful to use a commercial floss holder. Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for advice on what type to use. Children may find it easier to use a loop of floss. To do this, take a piece of floss about ten inches long and tie the ends together, into a circle. Then hold the floss tightly between the thumbs and forefingers and proceed. Most children cannot floss their own teeth until age 10, even then flossing should be done under parental supervision. Our Mission Statement • Dental Health News |
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