FLOSSING

Dental implants represent a common procedure of permanently replacing missing teeth without affecting neighboring teeth. 

Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from adhering to teeth, preventing damage to the gums, and bone. Take 12-16 inches of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches of floss between the hands. Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion. Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gumline. Gently move floss up and down, cleaning the sides of each tooth. Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss. Waxed floss or dentotape are the best for removing plaque, massaging the gums and preventing decay.