Chosing what type of floss to use

Keeping your teeth healthy, clean, and your overall mouth in good hygienic condition is crucial to proper oral care, therefore, your dental floss makes all the difference in the world. There are thousands of different kinds of floss available, you will see this when you go to purchase one, however, one floss might be better than the one next to it and vice versa. No two people’s teeth are the exact same, so what works for someone else, might not work for you.

With that being said, here are some things you need to consider when choosing the right dental floss.

Space – The space between the teeth has a big impact on the type of dental floss you use. Remember, no two people have the same teeth; this applies to spacing as well. If you have very little spacing with your teeth, you will want to choose floss with wax; this will allow easier access and be more pleasant at the same time.

Those with wide gaps should be choosing floss with tape. This kind of dental floss is both wider and thicker, allowing you to floss more efficiently and easily than you may experience with waxed floss.

                                                    

Strength – If you have problems with floss breaking when using, you will want something that is more durable and sturdy to floss with, again, floss with wax is good for this situation.

                                                       

 

Taste – The last thing you want to do is put something in your mouth that tastes bad, right? Then you should consider flavored dental floss. Flavored dental floss has extra benefits. Not only does it help clean your teeth, but it also freshens your breath at the same time.

                                                 

Reach – Some people have a hard time reaching their teeth to implementing a floss regimen correctly. These people may require special devices that allow them to floss easier and more efficiently, such as power flossing.

                  

You certainly have your choices when it comes to dental floss in your oral care regimen. You can choose from nylon or waxed floss, corded or polymer floss, and even old fashioned or high tech flosses, you definitely have some decision making to do.

The floss you choose will really depend on the type of teeth you have. If you are looking for a stiff floss then a nylon floss is great and works well when it comes to removing grease from your teeth. On the other hand a waxed floss is smooth and works great when it comes to removing sticky substances from between your teeth. When flossing your teeth you don’t need to be very quick about it, just make sure that you take your time and floss all the areas that you can reach.

 

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