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| Dental floss with a plastic holder |
Dental floss is a thin
filament or nylon used to clean in between the teeth (interdental cleaning).
It gets rid of food debris and
plague which may serve as breeding ground for microbes and subsequent
decalcification of teeth and destruction of the periodontium. Interdental
cleaning can be done with the aid of interdental toothbrushes as well as dental
floss however dental floss offers the best option in an easy and hygienic form
at home and at the dental office. Dental floss is made in nylon, silk, and
dispensed in plastics as ropes or attached to plastic holders for ease of
application on the teeth.
The traditional way of
cleaning in between the teeth involves the use of toothpick after food
especially when meat stuck in between the teeth. Toothpicks are made from wood
with two sharp ends. The use of toothpick can be detrimental to the health of
oral soft and hard (gum &teeth) tissues due to improper use.
Importance of flossing
-Due to its width and
flexibility it can pass in between the teeth with ease irrespective of the
degree of crowding to clean the debris stuck to the teeth.
-Lack of interdental
cleaning increases susceptibility to interdental caries and periodontal
diseases which are the commonest forms of chronic dental diseases.
-Advanced restorative
procedures like bridge and implants require utmost cleanliness of the oral
cavity to prevent failure.
-Orthodontic appliances
in the mouth increases susceptibility to plaque formation, this needs to be
cleaned regularly with both tooth brush and interdental cleaning towards the
success of the treatment.
Disadvantages of tooth picking
-Tooth pick hygiene is
queried in terms of manufacturing and keeping.
-several improvised
toothpicks exist with varying thickness that can damage the gum.
-improper use of tooth
pick causes periodontal bone destruction, this in turn allows for spread of
infection into the periodontium, hence abscess formation and eventual tooth
loss.
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| Toothpicks |
Caution
Be careful when you floss
as improper technique of use may cause your gum to bleed.
Though it stops
immediately, it is advisable to follow your dentist’s instructions on flossing.
Daily flossing is
recommended.
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