Is your dental flossing system being done to the best of your capability? You should try to floss your teeth daily to prevent food particles and bacteria from thriving in tough to reach spaces between your teeth. A typical flossing treatment should last at least 2-3 minutes. Your oral health services guide for dental floss features the following attributes:
– Shoot for a flossing session that lasts between 2-3 minutes, with every single tooth being cleaned between, including the back row.
– Seek out dental floss that has the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance or a floss that has been recommended by your dentist.
– The finest type of floss is usually one durable enough to clean between all of your teeth each session without tearing. Look for shred resistant floss such as single filament thread.
– To help prevent plaque from spreading around your mouth, use a strand at least 16 to 18 inches long so you never have to use the same part of the strand between more than one tooth.
Keeping your teeth clean ensures bacteria and acids will not be able to harm you. To schedule your professional cleaning at David R Blackhurst DDS with our team at our dentist office in American Fork, Utah, simply give us a call at 801-756-7211. Our team is here waiting to help get you the smile you’ve always wanted!