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Flossing

Flossing

With the use of a toothbrush, it is possible to clean visible parts of the tooth and to a limited extent some of the area between the teeth. This however only constitutes about 70% of the total area of the tooth. In order to clean the remaining 30% it is necessary to use floss or interdental brushes to clean below the gum line.

Where contact points between adjacent teeth are tight the best option is to use floss or tape. The difference between the two being the extent to which the product splays or spreads to create a wider surface area.

Like any discipline flossing takes practice, so don’t give up at the first attempt. For those who struggle or have limited dexterity we would recommend trying a floss holder or perhaps one of the ‘pre-strung’ products.

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Dental Floss 50m
From £5.39
Dentek Complete Clean Easy Reach
From £3.20
Dent-O-Care Extra Wide Flossing Tape 100m
From £5.35
Glide Floss Picks 30's
From £5.99
iDontix X-Floss Lite 30's
From £7.66
Oral-B Essential Floss Unwaxed 50M
From £1.99
Oral-B Essential Floss Waxed Mint 50m
From £1.99
Oral-B Satin Floss 25m
From £1.45
Oral-B Satin Tape 25m
From £1.45
Oral-B Pro-Expert Advanced Waxed Floss Tape 50m
From £3.60
Oral-B Superfloss
From £2.16
ProxySoft 3 In 1
From £8.10