All Coast Dental in Pacific, CA, recommends that patients make flossing a daily habit. It’s the best and only way to keep your mouth completely clean. Flossing encompasses the harder-to-reach areas between your teeth. Removing trapped food particles and debris from these spaces is a must. Otherwise, it can lead to dental issues like tooth decay. It’s also important that you’re flossing properly. That’s why we have provided this simple flossing guide!
The first step is removing an appropriate amount of floss. Many patients make the mistake of taking out way too little. You’re going to want approximately 18 inches of floss. Tie each end around each of your middle fingers. Twirling the floss towards one finger cycles out the dirty floss, while the other finger twirls in the clean floss. Next, insert the floss between your two teeth. Be gentle and avoid snapping it. Loop the floss around one of the teeth in a “C” shape. Begin flossing, moving it up and down in a rubbing motion. Repeat for all your teeth.
Are you struggling with flossing? Maybe the gaps between your teeth are a little too tight, or reaching the teeth in the back is too difficult? No problem! Your Pacific, CA, dentist has a few tricks up his sleeve. For those pesky back molars, invest in handheld flossing applicators. These small devices are easily maneuverable. They provide thorough flossing to even the toughest spots. You can find them at most grocery stores and supermarkets. Floss is also sold in a variety of thicknesses. If the product you're using cannot fit between your teeth, purchase a thinner floss. There are also other devices like waterpiks that provide positive results.
Do you have a question or concern? We are happy to help! All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific, CA 92109. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit allcoastdental.net or call 858-270-4904.