Flossing isn't just for dislodging food wedged between your teeth. Regular flossing may also reduce gum disease and bad breath by removing plaque that forms along the gum line.
•Take 12-18 inches (30-45cm) of floss and grasp it so that you have a couple of inches of floss taut between your hands.
•Slip the floss between the teeth and into the area between your teeth and gums, as far as it will go.
•Floss with 8 to 10 strokes, up and down between each tooth, to dislodge food and plaque.
•Floss at least once a day. The most important time to floss is before going to bed.
•You can floss before or after brushing.
You can use interdental brushes instead of flossing, especially if your teeth are very close together and you find it difficult to manoeuvre dental floss through the gap.
Avoid using toothpicks to remove trapped food from between your teeth, as you could cause your gums to bleed, which can lead to an infection.
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