Every time you visit the dental practice of Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS either she or one of her hygienists is guaranteed to ask if you’ve been flossing. We’ve heard plenty of excuses as to why our patients aren’t flossing however, what many of these non-flossers don’t realize is that this step plays an important role in dental health. Flossing not only keeps your mouth clean, but it's designed specifically to clean the tight spaces between the teeth and the gap between the base of the teeth and the gums. If you want to prevent tooth decay and keep your permanent teeth for a lifetime, utilize this flossing technique into your oral hygiene routine.
- Use 18 inches of floss. Wrap most of it around the middle finger of one hand, the rest around your other middle finger.
- Grasp the string tightly between your thumb and forefinger, and use a rubbing motion to guide it between teeth.
- When the floss reaches the gum line, form a “C” to follow the shape of the tooth.
- Hold the strand firmly against the tooth, and move it gently up and down.
- Repeat with the other tooth, and then repeat the entire process with the rest of your teeth.
- Use fresh sections of floss as you go.
If you have questions about how to maintain your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn more about dental hygiene as well as other services we provide, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.
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