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How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing should be a critical part of your oral health routine. You should floss once a day.

Proper flossing technique


The following guidelines are important to flossing correctly:
•  Take 18 inches of floss and wind it around the middle finger of each hand. You can use these fingers to take up floss as it becomes dirty. Using your thumb and forefinger, pinch the floss leaving 1–2 inches in between for cleaning
•  Gently move the floss up and down in the spaces around your teeth. Never snap the floss down onto your gums, as it can cause damage
•  As you move the floss down into the space between two teeth, slide it up and down against the surface of one tooth. Gently clean at the gum line as well. Repeat this for the other tooth
•  Repeat this process for all of your teeth

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