When Was the Last Time You Flossed Your Teeth?

If you answered, "this morning" or "before I went to bed last night" then keep it up. If you answered, "I think there may be some floss in my top drawer", then it's time to start flossing.

Flossing is a proven means of cleaning plaque and food debris from hard to reach places where tooth brushes are far less effective. Flossing has also proven to promote healthy gums through increasing blood circulation that is integral to a beautiful smile.

Floss is meant to clean in between your teeth and behind you back molars. It is a thin cord that can be made of a variety of materials, can be waxed or unwaxed, and is available in every colour of the rainbow. Selecting the right floss for you will make flossing easier and encourage you to use it regularly. If your teeth are generously spaced, unwaxed floss should do the trick. For those of you with tightly packed teeth, a waxed floss will be easier to use (the wax is edible and often flavoured).

If you find the floss frays too quickly or outright breaks when you use it, stronger material floss may be the right chose for you. If you're unsure, ask your dental team, they floss your teeth during your cleanings and will know which route you should take.
Next time you're in a supermarket or drugstore take a walk down the toothpaste isle and explore all of your flossing options. Floss is relatively inexpensive making it easy to test out different types. There are also several tools that can help you save floss as well as make flossing easier for those with conditions making flossing difficult.

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