How to Floss Your Teeth
From Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide
Updated: March 28, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Position your hands so that they feel comfortable when reaching the back teeth. Be sure to floss all of your teeth, upper and lower.
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- 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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