The act of gently massaging a plastic string between each tooth isn’t appealing to a lot of people. But it serves a very important purpose.
Flossing not only removes food debris from places your toothbrush can’t reach. It also disrupts cavity-causing bacteria from breeding between your teeth. It’s important to do it every day.
Traditional floss can be difficult to use for some people. There are other options available:
dental tape, which is a flatter and wider version of floss
dental picks
pre-threaded flossers;
interdental brushes that reach between the teeth
water flossers
wooden or plastic sticks.
You can always ask your dentist what types of product is best for you and how to use it.
Information as per the ODA https://www.oda.ca/oral-health-basics/care-disease-prevention/brushing-flossing/
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski Dental
Brampton Dental Office
2 Philosopher's Trail, Unit 1
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 4C9
905-458-6620
dr.elizabeth.dimovski@bellnet.ca