How to Floss Your Teeth

Contrary to popular belief, flossing isn't just a way to dislodge food wedged between your teeth. Regular flossing reduces cavities, gum disease and bad breath by helping to remove the bacterial film called plaque that forms along the gum line.

Things You’ll Need:
• Dental Floss
• Electric Toothbrushes
• Mouthwash
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Toothpaste

Instructions
Step 1 Take 12 to 18 inches of floss and grasp it so that you have a couple inches of floss taut between your hands.
Step 2 Slip floss between teeth and into the area between your teeth and gums as far as it will go.
Step 3 Floss with 8 to 10 vertical strokes to dislodge food and plaque.
Step 4 Try to floss at least once a day. The most important time to floss is before going to bed.
Step 5 Floss before or after brushing ' either is fine.

Tips & Warnings
• Remember to floss all your teeth, including behind your rearmost molars.
• Preloaded dental floss on disposable plastic handles is available for people with limited finger dexterity. This works as well as conventional floss does.
• You may experience some bleeding at first. Don't worry; this is normal.