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Flossing is as essential to oral and tooth care as brushing is. The first rule is of course, to floss, if you don’t already. Flossing has been proven to reduce plaque on the teeth and help remove debris between teeth.

The second tip is to floss properly. Ask your dentist or hygienist about the proper way to floss. You should be flossing between all teeth and gently rubbing down all the edges of the teeth completely.

Another tip is to floss at least twice a day. Generally after meals and certainly at bedtime.You can find a quick rundown here At night, plaque and bacteria that cause cavities have the ideal environment to grow. The moist and dark environment of your mouth is loved by bacteria. If you do not brush or floss at any other time, at least do it at bedtime. If possible, flossing and brushing after each meal is a great idea. This is not always possible, though, of course. Brushing in the morning is a good idea, as well, to get rid of the bacteria and plaque that has built up overnight. This is the cause of “morning breath”, even when you do brush and floss well at bedtime.

Furthermore, flossing is useless unless there is use of a proper mouth rinse designed to kill germs followed by a proper tooth brushing regimen. Floss first, then rinse and brush. Ask your dentist or hygienist about the best protocols and products for you to use. Some people may require different flosses or mouthwashes depending upon their age, dental history, medical history, and whether or not they wear braces.

Finally, as always, see your dentist or hygienist regularly for professional cleanings and check ups. For most people every six months, unless told otherwise. You only have one set of natural teeth. Please keep them healthy.