Cleaning between your teeth is an essential part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Using interdental brushes or floss regularly is the most effective way to remove plaque and food debris from the narrow spaces that a toothbrush can’t reach. Maintaining this crucial habit can transform your oral health and contribute to your overall well-being.
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We will recommend the correct size brushes for your individual needs and show you how to use them for best results. Use the brush above the gum margin, in between the teeth. Brush forwards and backwards a few times, rinsing if necessary. You should then repeat this process for all the spaces between your teeth.
Break off 30-40 centimetres of floss and wind it around the middle fingers of each hand, or use a ‘Y’ shaped flossing device. Guide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. When it reaches the gum line, slide it into the space between the gum and tooth, holding it tightly as you move it up and down. Make sure you use a clean piece of floss for each space.
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You may experience some tenderness and bleeding when you first use floss, but this is normal and should diminish after a while as your gums become healthier. If bleeding does continue, however, you should arrange to see your dental team.
Interdental cleaning should be carried out at least once a day to effectively remove trapped food debris and plaque before it hardens.
No, children also need to floss. Parents can introduce this vital part of the oral hygiene routine as soon as their children have teeth that touch.
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