The American Dental Association advocates flossing once a day to remove food particles that have become lodged between the teeth, the ones our toothbrush might not be able to reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flossing\u2019s an effective way of cutting down on bacteria and plaque \u2014 that stubborn film that clings to your teeth and contributes to gum disease. But among the many types of dental floss on the shelves of your local pharmacy, which one is right for you? Our friendly dentist at Oakhurst Dental Arts LLC
Paul Condello, DMD, FAGD
Jay Gohel, DDS is here to provide some answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, what\u2019s your floss made of? There\u2019s nylon, the most common material used in manufacturing dental floss. Many users find nylon floss works just fine, although it has shown to break and fray. Another option is monofilament floss, which is stronger and slides between teeth more easily. It comes down to a matter of personal choice; either one gets the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many brands offer waxed or unwaxed products. The thin wax coating gives the floss more glide than an unwaxed version, which may actually squeak against the teeth during use. Again, either choice is fine as long as you\u2019re comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many varieties of dental floss are round, although a flat shape may work better if your teeth are close together. And what about all those flavors, like mint, bubblegum, and yes, even pumpkin spice? Whichever variety will encourage you to floss is the right one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No discussion of dental floss would be complete without mentioning that question we get from so many of our customers: Should I floss before or after I brush my teeth? According to the ADA, either way is fine, as long as you don\u2019t skip flossing if you\u2019ve already brushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our friendly dentist at Oakhurst Dental Arts LLC
Paul Condello, DMD, FAGD
Jay Gohel, DDS is happy to recommend the right floss for you and demonstrate the most effective flossing technique during your next visit. Please contact us today for an appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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