What is dental flossing?
Dental Flossing is a technique of cleaning between the teeth, under the braces or bridges using a special type of thread or tape. Dental floss is either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic (teflon or polyethylene) ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. The floss is gently inserted between the teeth and scraped along the teeth sides, especially close to the gums. Dental floss may be flavored or unflavored, and waxed or unwaxed Why is flossing important? Flossing