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Correct way to floss
Can I please know the right way to floss? How often is flossing recommended? Do people with braces need to floss more? If I have gaps in my teeth, do I need to floss? Will flossing harm my gums (it sometimes bleeds when I floss)?
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Dr. Komal Khincha
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Take a 7-8" floss n wrap it around the middle fingers of both ur hands...Now slide the floss between two teeth and clean that space and slide it out again.. repeat in all areas... Flossing once a day is sufficient.... If u have gaps between ur teeth then interdental brushes are recommended than flossing.... Flossing does not harm the gums if proper technique is followed...It must be bleeding for u because u r forcing the floss in between the teeth... Don't force just slide it... All the best
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