Which Floss Should I Use?

Flossing is the act of using a stream of pressurized water or a special string to remove food debris and bacteria from between teeth and from under the gumline. When completing your oral hygiene routine at home, you can floss before or after brushing your teeth.

How Flossing Can Help Your Smile

When you floss every day, you significantly reduce the amount of plaque buildup on your teeth and gums. You can also stop and even reverse gum inflammation. This protects you from bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss!

Which Floss Is Best?

There are many different types of floss. The best kind of floss is the one you will use every day, so this depends on your specific needs, lifestyle, and budget. You could use one type of floss or a combination. Different types of floss include:

• Floss picks – Floss picks are disposable flossing tools with a short string of floss and a handle to help you maneuver hard-to-reach spots in the mouth.
• Satin tape floss – Satin tape floss is a wider floss that is easier to grip and slide back and forth between teeth.
• Traditional string floss – Traditional floss is a tried-and-true, cost-effective way to remove food debris between teeth.
• Water flosser – Water flossers use pressurized water to push food particles out of their hiding places and remove stuck-on plaque.

Schedule Your Routine Dental Cleaning!

Are you looking for a trusted dentist to clean your teeth and examine your smile? At Main Street Dental, we offer comprehensive dental care to help you keep your oral health on track. Our team also provides patient education for brushing and flossing techniques to make sure you’re getting the most out of your at-home oral hygiene routine. Please contact our office in Bentonville, AR, to learn more or to schedule your next dental checkup!

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