How do you floss?!
Question: I've never really flossed before, I just brush my teeth 2-3 times a day and rinse my mouth with mouthwash*
Yesterday I tried flossing about 2 hours after I ate and I didn't see any food on the floss - literally*
It was so hard and I was struggling, it frustrated me - why didn't I see any food on the floss?
I didn't even try at nigh because it didn't look like I had any food in between my teeth.
So should I just forget the flossing or what?
Answers: I've never really flossed before, I just brush my teeth 2-3 times a day and rinse my mouth with mouthwash*
Yesterday I tried flossing about 2 hours after I ate and I didn't see any food on the floss - literally*
It was so hard and I was struggling, it frustrated me - why didn't I see any food on the floss?
I didn't even try at nigh because it didn't look like I had any food in between my teeth.
So should I just forget the flossing or what?
It is not just food you need to get out when you floss. You need to remove the plaque buildup between your teeth.
The easiest way to floss for me is to take a good size piece (about 12 inches) and wrap most of it around the middle finger on your left hand. Then wrap just a little around the middle finger on your right hand. Put the floss between your teeth and curve it around the tooth, use your pointer (index) finger and thumbs to move the floss up and down. After flossing between 2 teeth unwrap once around the left and wrap more around the right side then floss again between 2 other teeth, continuing this until you are done. Don't get discouraged, if you are doing a good job keeping your mouth clean you will never get much on the floss. Just keep doing it anyways. Hope this helps!
flossing your teeth is always good (for your teeth/your gums) if you've eaten something like - sweetcorn, popcorn (basically food that might get caught in your teeth).
the 1st time you floss - expect your teeth/gums to bleed but dont panic, just finish the flossing & the rinse your mouth with your mouthwash! & then brush your teeth normally with toothpaste.
good luck! :)