The floss is a combination of thin strands of plastic or nylon, whose function is simply to exercise the retiración of tooth and small plate food fragments of the space between two dental pieces, this thread is inserted between the teeth delicately and it is rubbed between the edges of the same, emphasizing the areas near the gums. This technique in combination with a correct brushing can be powerful protectors of the oral cavity, against different infections at the gum level, also preventing dental cavities and halitosis (unpleasant smelling breath).
The flosses are not in the same way, can be found on the market made with different thickness diameter, which will be selected and implemented according to the space existing between the teeth of each patient. The types of dental floss are not only classified according to their thickness, they can also be evidenced with several filaments (multifilaments) or composed of only one strand (monofilament)this being the most expensive since it slides easily and simply; In the same way, they can be found with or without wax, this will be implemented according to the criteria of each patient because there is no change in the effectiveness of dental cleaning, however some dentists state that waxed dental floss contains a percentage of fluoride sodium and antibacterial agents, which enhance protection against oral infections.
The correct technique when applying dental floss in oral hygiene is as follows: a portion of thread with an approximate length of 40 centimeters must be taken, 70% of this thread must be used to wind it around the ring fingers using in if only 2 to 5 centimeters between the spaces between the teeth; After this, the index fingers and thumbs should be used to slide the floss along the external walls of the teeth in a unidirectional movement (from top to bottom), these movements must be extremely soft and delicate since when forcing the floss or executing the technique roughly can injure the delicate tissue that makes up the gum; while advancing between tooth and tooth, the floss should be rotated to use clean portions between each gap.
