FLOSSING

ADIL KHAN

GROUP C THE PEARLY WHITES

BOLAN MEDICAL COLLEGE QUETTA

Outline of flossing

Introduction
Types of Flossing
Method of Flossing
Duration of Flossing
Benefits of Flossing
  Introduction of flossing

It is a procedure of cleaning the teeth when food

particles stuck between teeth where the approach
of the tooth brush becomes difficult.
Flossing is an important hygiene habit.
Plaque is a sticky film that builds on teeth.
 Types of floss

Waxed Floss
Unwaxed Floss
Water Floss
Interdental Brush
Floss Picks
 Method of Flossing

 Take about 18 inch long floss string.

 Hold the floss between your thumb and
index finger.
 Wrap the floss around your index finger.
 Insert between your teeth.
 Curve the floss into a C-shape.
 Glide the floss up and down side of each
tooth to remove plaque and food
particles.
 Rinse your mouth with water.
 • Flossing Duration

 Once a day to remove food particles and plaque

for 30 seconds.
 Tooth brushing can clean 65% teeth but the
remaining can be cleaned with the help of
flossing.
Benefits of flossing

 Removes plaque between teeth.

 Removes stuck food particles between teeh.
 Improves oral hygiene.
 Reduces risk of cavity.
 Prevent bad breath.
 Prevents gum diseases.
Don’t forget your gums

 Its also
important to
floss along your
gum line to
remove plaque.
 Be gentle don’t
force the floss.
 Have you ever heard about
flossing?
A)yes
B)No

Any question? Will you do flossing after

this lecture?
A)Yes
B)No
Thank
You!