What is dental floss

There are many things in life that we don't understand. Different things have very different effects, so it is very important to choose different things and understand them. In this way, when using them, you can use them with confidence, and at the same time, there is no harm to your health. So what is dental floss? Many people don't know much about dental floss. What is it?

Many people are not very clear about what dental floss is, and when choosing it, they don’t know how to proceed. Therefore, when choosing it, it is also necessary to have a good understanding of it so that you know what it is.

What is dental floss:

Dental floss: Using nylon, silk or polyester floss to clean the plaque on the adjacent surfaces of teeth is very effective, especially for flat or convex tooth surfaces. Pull down a 25cm section of dental floss and tie the two ends of the floss into a double knot to form a loop. Alternatively, take about 33cm of dental floss, wrap the two ends of the floss around your two middle fingers, and use your right and left fingers to pass the dental floss through the contact points. The distance between two fingers to control the dental floss is about 1-1.5cm. When there is a feeling of tightness and inability to get through, you can make a sawing motion back and forth, pass through the contact point, and gently reach the tooth surface under the contact point. At the same time, put the dental floss at the bottom of the gingival sulcus to clean the gingival sulcus area. Be careful not to press hard into the tissue too deep below the gingival sulcus.

Types of dental floss include waxed and unwaxed floss, polytetrafluoroethylene floss, floss with sticks, flavored floss (such as mint flavored floss, fruit flavored floss) and unflavored floss, and ribbon floss. These dental flosses all have one thing in common: they are all soft, flexible, and easy to use.

Dental floss with sticks, Teflon floss, waxed and unwaxed floss, very thin and thicker ribbon floss. Your dentist can recommend the best dental floss for you. You may have to try several varieties until you find one that works for you, though. This is usually a matter of personal preference.

Through the above introduction, you will have a good understanding of what dental floss is. Dental floss is divided into different types, so when choosing dental floss, you must be careful not to choose it casually, otherwise it will cause great damage to your teeth. And when using dental floss, you must do it properly, which is also a kind of protection for your teeth.