For oral hygiene, you need not only a brush, but also dental floss. This device is a very thin cord, through which you can clean your teeth and the spaces between them.
Not all people fully understand why dental floss is needed if you can brush
your teeth with a brush. The fact is that the latter is not able to remove food that is stuck in between the teeth. Over time, food turns into an excellent environment for the development of harmful bacteria, which subsequently leads to caries and gum disease. And with dental floss, it becomes possible to extract pieces of food from even the most inaccessible areas.
They are usually made from natural silk. Thin silk fibers are twisted into ribbons, and then they are processed with a special substance for good gliding. Impregnation from wax slightly increases the diameter of the thread, but at the same time it becomes much stronger. Dental floss without grease can be found on sale: they are easy to use if there are wide spaces between the teeth. Also, threads can be made from acetate or nylon. Despite the artificially synthesized material, they do not pose any danger to human health.
Threads can be produced not only in the form of ribbons. These dental accessories can also have a round shape. However, flat flosses are still much more popular - they are suitable for all types of teeth and do not hurt the gums. Although you can be injured by any instance, no matter what form factor it has. Usually bleeding occurs in all people who floss for the first time. But she passes through time.
To make the procedure for cleaning the oral cavity more pleasant and effective, manufacturers impregnate the dental floss with fluorine and various aromatic fluids. For example, there are threads with the smell of mint or needles. And fluoride helps prevent tooth decay.
You can buy dental floss in a regular pharmacy. Most often it comes in a small box. To start using this dental accessory, you need to pull out a thirty-centimeter section of thread from the box and cut it off. Then the ends of the thread are wound on the fingers, and the gaps between the teeth are cleaned with the middle length. Cleaning should be carried out very carefully, as there is a risk of damage to the gums.
Dental floss is indicated only for
healthy gums and teeth. If you have caries, inflammation, or stones, you should not use this hygiene item. Dental floss is not recommended to clean teeth located next to crowns.
To carry out the procedure of cleaning teeth with floss should be once a day (preferably at night). At the same time, for each tooth, a new piece of floss needs to be unwound. Often this hygienic procedure cannot be carried out, as it can lead to damage to the tooth enamel.
By the way, dental floss will also help get rid of bad breath . Reviews of people using this hygienic device indicate that a positive result is already observed on the second day. The plaque is effectively cleaned, and the gums become resistant to injuries. Therefore, regular use of dental floss allows you to maintain a beautiful smile for many years.