How to Floss

How to flossFlossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins.

If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask us about the variety of dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are available.

Wind 18" of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a 1"- 2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth.

Keep a 1" - 2" length of floss taut between fingers. Use index fingers to guide floss between contacts of the lower teeth.

Gently guide floss between the teeth by using a zig-zag motion. Do not snap floss between your teeth but contour floss around the side of the tooth.

Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss.

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Dr. Lynch is a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, family dentist and implant dentist who welcomes new patients from Orange County, Rockland County, Dutchess County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, Sussex County and Passaic County including the towns of Middletown, Minisink, Goshen, Warwick, Chester, Monroe, New Hampton, Greenville, Ellenville, Florida, Pine Bush, Mount Hope, Circleville, Montgomery, Port Jervis, Liberty,Vernon,Walden, Scotchtown, Otisville, Bloomingburg and New Windsor. He provides dental services such as porcelain veneers, dental implants, cosmetic bonding, porcelain fillings, bridges, Lumineers, bleaching, whitening, night guards, athletic mouth guards, root canals, dentures, mini implants, extractions, oral surgery, Arestin, dental hygiene, crowns, tooth colored fillings,oral cancer screening and digital x-rays.