Although it has become a very common habit, many people do not know how to floss correctly, given that use this material in different ways, such as, for example, some use it before brushing, while others prefer to use it after. This is one of the many doubts when performing oral hygiene.
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Learn step-by-step how to use dental floss
Check out now the step-by-step process to correctly use dental floss, in view of its role in eliminating food waste:
Brief history of dental floss
Initially, a silk thread was used for the same purpose that dental floss is used today, that is, to eliminate foods between the teeth.
The main record took place in the 19th century, around 1815. The idea came from a dentist named Levi Parmly, from New Orleans, who started recommending silk thread to his patients.
Reaching regions where the brush cannot reach
In the interdental spaces there can be a significant accumulation of food residues, which can be impregnated in the teeth, thus reaching the gums and causing inflammations and infections.
Due to the anatomy of the bristles on toothbrushes, these areas are not reached, making flossing essential to remove these food debris.
Use dental floss correctly
First of all, know that flossing before or after brushing will not make a significant difference in the quality of your hygiene. The most important thing, after all, is to remove the bacterial plate (film of bacteria generated by food waste).
Don't be afraid to insert the floss at the gum line. Carefully and using at least 40 cm of wire, enter approximately 2 to 3 mm into the gum to remove any biofilm focus in this region.
What to do if the gum bleeds?
Don't stop flossing in case of gum bleeding. If it is bleeding, it is a sign of gum inflammation. In this way, it is ideal that you persist cautiously with tooth hygiene.
