How to Floss Your Teeth
by Tammy Davenport
for About.comUpdated: March 28, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
After the floss is inserted, gently move it back and forth underneath the gum and against the tooth on both sides.
Prev
- Select the Dental Floss
- Tear off a Piece of Dental Floss
- Wrap the Dental Floss
- Wrap Loose End
- Grasp the Dental Floss Firmly
- Gently Insert Dental Floss
- Floss under the Gum Line
- Floss Upper and Lower Teeth
- Don't Forget Your Back Teeth
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