Description
General Features
- Made from materials that make it extremely smooth, minimizing the possibility of causing cuts or injuries to the delicate tissues covering the gums.
- Polishes the surface of the teeth and controls bad breath.
- Reduces the likelihood of gum disease and interproximal cavities.
Indications or Uses
- Dental floss allows the removal of plaque from proximal dental surfaces that are inaccessible to a toothbrush, so dental floss should be used as part of regular oral hygiene practice.
- Its aim is to control the microbial flora associated with oral residues and calculus. The removal of dental plaque to prevent cavities and periodontal disease should be done mechanically, using brushes and dental floss.
- Dental floss is a device that easily adapts through the tight contact between teeth to clean the interproximal groove and the mesial or distal portion of the tooth untouched by the brush.
- It is essential in fixed prosthetic pontics and in orthodontics.
- It should be used at least once a day, especially before bedtime.
