How to Floss your Teeth by: Ryann Metheny

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How to Floss your Teethby Ryann Metheny
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Step One

• First, using 18 inches of dental floss, wrap it
  lightly around your middle fingers.

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Step Two

• Next, firmly grasp the dental floss with your
  index fingers.

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Step Three

• Then, forming a C-shape, carefully slide the
  floss up and down between your tooth and gum
  line.

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Step Four

• Finally, gently slide the floss in between both
  sides of your teeth and repeat until finished.

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Floss Facts

• People with periodontal disease are 1.5-2 times
  as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and 3
  times as likely to suffer a stroke.
• New studies show that diabetic patients with
  severe periodontitis have difficulty maintaining
  normal blood sugar levels.

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Floss Facts (continued)

• Infected oral tissues with pneumonia bacteria can
  be inhaled into the lungs where immune defenses
  fail to wipe them out.
• Mothers of prematurely born babies were 7 times
  more likely to have advanced periodontal disease
  than mothers whose babies were normal weight at
  birth.

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Flossing Misconceptions

• Not flossing at all - Flossing is just as
  important as brushing in the prevention of dental
  decay and periodontal problems.
• Rushing when flossing the teeth - One should take
  at least 2-3 minutes when flossing.

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What Dental Floss Should One Use?

• In general, a waxed floss slides between the
  teeth easier than an unwaxed floss.
• Flavored floss leaves a fresh taste in the mouth,
  and is especially nice for those times when
  brushing or rinsing is not possible.
• Tape floss is typically thicker than regular
  floss and is generally favored by people with
  wide gaps between their teeth.

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Just Remember

• Learning the proper way to floss your teeth is
  important.
• Remember the 4 steps to create healthy teeth and
  a healthy smile.