{"id":235,"date":"2019-03-25T18:07:24","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T18:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2019-04-04T18:07:40","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T18:07:40","slug":"your-dentist-on-the-5-steps-of-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-on-the-5-steps-of-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist on the 5 Steps of Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_194988__1554401003_93003-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person holding dental floss\" class=\"wp-image-236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_194988__1554401003_93003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_194988__1554401003_93003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_194988__1554401003_93003.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes when you floss, do you notice that your gums start to bleed or hurt? Flossing seems like a simple daily task, but if you do it wrong, it can be bad for your gum health. You know you should floss every day, but you may not be sure of the proper way to do it. In this post, your dentist provides you with a step-by-step guide on how to floss.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-Step Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First, cut off 18-20 inches of floss and wind\nmost around one of your fingers. The remaining floss can be wound around your\nother hand. <\/li><li>Grip the floss tautly between your thumb and\nforefinger.<\/li><li>Moving the floss gently between your teeth,\ncatch food debris and other particles that are stuck. Never snap the floss into\nyour gums, it can cause bleeding and tissue damage. <\/li><li>When your floss does reach the gum line, don\u2019t\ncut into it. Move the floss against one tooth, and make a C-shape, gently sliding\nit between the gum and tooth. <\/li><li>Lastly, hold your floss against your tooth and\nrub the side with it. Be sure to also move it up and down along with this\nmotion. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat this process for all your teeth, including behind the\nback teeth. After you\u2019re all done flossing, throw it away and be sure to never\nreuse bacteria-ridden floss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Brush My Teeth Before or After Flossing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how you complete your oral routine, it\u2019s important\nto just do it. If you\u2019re thorough and careful about brushing and flossing, it\nshouldn\u2019t matter what order you do them. Be sure to save at least 5-10 minutes\nfor oral care and try not to rush through it at the end of your day. Remember\nthat flossing and brushing should never be painful. If it is, you could be\napplying too much pressure, which could damage your gums and tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Flossing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\nroutine<\/a> should include brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and\nrinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash. Doing this every day can prevent gum\ndisease, tooth decay, and other harmful oral problems. In addition to your\ndaily oral hygiene, you should be scheduling semi-annual cleanings with your\ndentist. This helps to remove built-up plaque and tartar that you\u2019re unable\nto clean off yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. Suzan Rismani-Flenniken and Neil Flenniken have been\nproviding the patients with the highest quality of dental care for decades. Whether\nyou\u2019re coming in for a basic checkup or oral surgery, Flenniken Family\nDentistry can save you time and money by being your one-stop-shop. Dentistry is\na family affair for the Flenniken\u2019s, so they provide each patient with the own\ngentle care and treatment that they would want. If you have any questions or to\nschedule your semi-annual checkup, please\nvisit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor contact us at 717-836-1259.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes when you floss, do you notice that your gums start to bleed or hurt? Flossing seems like a simple daily task, but if you do it wrong, it can be bad for your gum health. 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