Kef Dental ClinicDaily cleaning between your teeth supports your brushing routine. Discuss floss and interdental brush options with Kef Dental Clinic.
A practical general goal is to clean between your teeth once a day. A toothbrush cannot reach all of these surfaces. Floss is not only for removing trapped food: it also helps remove plaque along the sides of teeth and near the gumline. Choose a regular time that you can maintain.
Guide floss slowly between the teeth instead of snapping it into the gum. Curve it into a C-shape against one tooth and gently move it up and down. Clean both tooth surfaces within each space. If you are new to flossing, ask a dental professional to demonstrate the technique.
The size of the spaces, bridges, implants and orthodontic appliances can affect the choice. An appropriately sized interdental brush may suit some areas better; it should not be forced into a tight space. Persistent bleeding, pain or floss repeatedly catching and shredding in one place warrants assessment. Flossing does not replace brushing.
Tell Kef Dental Clinic which areas you struggle to clean. During an examination you can discuss suitable tools and how to use them around your teeth and restorations. Use the contact link below to arrange a conversation about your daily care.
This article provides general information and does not replace an individual examination, diagnosis or treatment plan.
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