Using a fine thread or cord to scrape food debris and plaque from between teeth and along the gum line is the dental hygiene technique known as flossing.

• Remove germs and plaque
• Prevents gum disease
• Enhances dental hygiene
• Reduce foul breath
• Reduces costs

1. Start with a length of floss of 18 to 26 inches. The remaining portion should be wound around the middle finger of the opposite hand after the first. Hold it tight with your fingers.
2. Move it back and forth between your teeth with a gentle motion. Avoid snapping into position, as this might damage your gums. Instead, guide it with a smooth sawing motion.
3. The floss should form a C shape around the base of each tooth. Gently move it against the side of each tooth. Avoid pressing too firmly, as this might harm your gums.
4. Use a different part of floss for every tooth. Release another length of floss from your fingertips as you go from one tooth to the next.
5. Throw out the used floss. Then, after wrapping it around your fingers, discard it.

1. Start with a length of floss of 18 to 26 inches. The remaining portion should be wound around the middle finger of the opposite hand after the first. Hold it tight with your fingers.
2. Move it back and forth between your teeth with a gentle motion. Avoid snapping into position, as this might damage your gums. Instead, guide it with a smooth sawing motion.
3. The floss should form a C shape around the base of each tooth. Gently move it against the side of each tooth. Avoid pressing too firmly, as this might harm your gums.
4. Use a different part of floss for every tooth. Release another length of floss from your fingertips as you go from one tooth to the next. Afterward, rinse your mouth with water to remove any food debris.
5. Throw out the used floss. Then, after wrapping it around your fingers, discard it