Q. What is flossing, and how and when should the patient use dental floss?

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The scaling procedure usually ends with oral hygiene instructions, including proper ways of brushing using an interdental brush, flossing, and using a mouthwash. It is not compulsory to use dental floss, but it is necessary in case of crowded teeth because the food particles get deposited in the spaces between the teeth. In that case, normal brushing is not enough, and dental floss or interdental brushes must be used. If the teeth are normally arranged, dental floss can be used as a preventive measure. The usage of dental floss varies according to the necessity. I suggest you use it daily at night after brushing. Floss should be used in the interdental spaces in to and fro motion, but do it softly and not more than two minutes. Mostly, it will not cause any bleeding if you do it softly. Mild bleeding will gradually stop, but excess bleeding occurs due to gingival infection. In this case, stop dental flossing and undergo scaling. Mostly after scaling, you will not have excess bleeding.

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Dr. Rakshana Devi M

Experience: 3 + Yrs

Dentistry

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