What are the benefits of flossing? How to floss your teeth? What are the different types of dental floss?
DENTAL FLOSS: Dental floss (or simply floss ) is a cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth in areas a toothbrush is unable to reach. The use of floss is commonly recommended in order to prevent gingivitis and the build-up of plaque. TYPES OF DENTAL FLOSS: Unwaxed Floss- Unwaxed floss is one of the most common types of floss that is used. It’s constructed of a nylon material that is crafted by twisting multiple strands together. Unwaxed floss comes with no artificial flavoring, which means that this type of floss is free from chemicals. This floss is perfect for those who have small gaps in between their teeth as unwaxed floss is much thinner than other types of dental floss. However, due to the nature of its construction, unwaxed floss is more prone to shredding and breaking than other types of floss. Waxed Floss- Waxed floss is constructed very similarly to unwaxed floss with the addition of a waxed laye...