Super flossesare made from yarn-like material that has stiffer sections on each end that can be used to clean around braces or dental bridges.

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Everyone deserves to benefit from flossing. But not everyone can floss their teeth easily. Some examples include young children who are just learning to floss, older adults who may have arthritic hands and limited finger flexibility, and anyone who doesn't like putting their fingers into their mouths. But even if you are in one of these categories, you can still enjoy the benefits of flossing by using a floss holder, which is a handle with a curved end designed to hold a piece of floss. Adults can appreciate flavored floss, too. If you see students, clients or patients throughout the day with little time for oral care until you get home at night, a flavored floss may be just what you need after lunch. And if you don’t want the mint in your floss to clash with the mint in your toothpaste, keep mint-flavored floss in your desk for midday dental care and use an unflavored floss with your toothpaste of choice as part of your evening oral care routine. Waxed flossis a standard nylon floss with a light wax coating. It is less likely to break, but the wax coating may make it harder to use in tight spots. Gently slide floss between teeth and under the gumline. Use an up-and-down motion to remove plaque and debris. Many people keep standard floss on hand for traveling, and use an electric flosser at home. If your spouse prefers, say, mint-flavored un-waxed floss while you prefer a coated dental tape, you can’t go wrong by keeping some basic floss on hand that everyone can use.

Using an Electric Flosser

Gum disease begins at the gum line and between teeth. Daily flossing is an important part of your oral health care routine to help remove the plaque from these areas where a toothbrush doesn’t completely reach. But to truly reap the benefits, you need to use proper flossing technique. Not much space between your teeth?You may find that a waxed floss is easier to slide into those tight spaces. This technique applies to any type of floss: waxed, unwaxed, spongy floss or dental tape. As long as you use the correct technique, the type of floss you use is a matter of personal preference. There are many types to choose from, and you can even choose a variety of types to meet your needs and those of your family members. Oral-B Water Flosser Advanced helps give your flossing game a major boost, when paired with traditional floss. Its unique Oxyjet Technology uses water enriched with microbubbles of air to help eliminate plaque bacteria for healthier gums. But young children, older adults or anyone who has a very unsteady grip should not use an electric flosser unsupervised. Oral-B iO can help remove more plaque from your gum line and in-between teeth as the round brush head and micro-vibrating bristles surround each tooth for a more thorough clean.

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Dental tapeis broader and flatter than standard floss and comes in waxed or unwaxed versions. People with more space between their teeth often find dental tape more comfortable to use than standard floss.But you need not choose only one type of floss or flossing product. Different members of your family may need or prefer certain types of flossing products, and these needs and preferences will change over time. Young children may start with specialized, child-sized, non-electric flossers and then graduate to an electric flosser or a spongy floss that fits around braces or other dental hardware. No matter what style of floss you choose, be sure to look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval. The ADA is a professional association of dentists in the United States that is committed to oral health, ethical dental practice and scientific progress. Braces or bridges?A spongy floss is a good option, but any floss can be used if you wear dental appliances, especially if you have a floss threader. Poor flossing technique can result in complications, and it's important to be thorough yet gentle, especially when flossing with an electric flosser. Be sure you understand how to use it. You can always ask your dental professionalto show you if you are uncertain.