Tips for Effective Flossing

Preventing periodontal disease near Peoria starts with brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. Flossing is necessary to protect your overall tooth and gum health. Without proper flossing every day, you risk getting periodontal disease, which may lead to intense deep cleanings and tooth extractions.

As you can see in the short video, put out by the American Dental Association, there are many different flossing tools. These different tools—from floss string to toothpicks—can help clean your teeth and gums even if you have braces. Take your floss, and gently run it between your teeth. Get the floss under the upper gums to remove any debris and bacteria that have collected. Be sure to run the floss up and down the edges of your teeth to remove the food particles that have collected.