Oral-B Floss - Essential Floss 50 meter | bol (2024)

FAQs

What is the best length of dental floss? ›

The ideal floss length is between 18 and 24 inches. If you use less, you will not have enough to floss between each tooth. If you use more, you will have unused floss left over, which is wasteful. You may also have difficulty controlling the length.

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In an ideal scenario, it is recommended to use a fresh floss pick for each tooth or at least for every gap between teeth. This ensures that you do not reintroduce bacteria or food particles from one area to another. However, the reality is that most people use a single floss pick for multiple teeth.

For some, our teeth have grown in such a way that they become a bit crowded, even after orthodontic treatment. “Tight teeth” are very closely spaced, leaving little room in between each of them. This can make flossing very difficult, painful, and frustrating with a lot of floss broken halfway through.

Holding the floss tautly between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up-and-down between your teeth. Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth, making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue.

Not flossing causes plaque to build up along the gum line. This leads to inflamed gums, which are more prone to bleeding. In severe cases, not flossing can lead to gingivitis, which is a form of gum disease that results in swollen and tender gums.

The average lifespan of an Oral-B electric toothbrush and its charger is approximately 3-5 years, depending on the model and the whether the toothbrush has been used as intended.

Wondering how much you should be using each time you brush your teeth? You'll need around 18 inches when you floss, and this product comes with 30 meters or 33 yards. This means one spool lasts between one to two months depending on how often you floss, but it is recommended to floss at least once a day.

The Ideal Sequence for Oral Hygiene

Believe it or not, there is an ideal flow of events to achieve optimum oral hygiene. According to research published in the American Academy of Periodontology's Journal of Periodontology, flossing before brushing is the best way to ensure you're getting rid of pesky dental plaque.

Disadvantages Of Floss Picks Vs.

Nearly all floss picks are single-use, and they already offer you significantly less length of floss than a spool of dental floss does. Those two factors mean that you'll need to replace your floss picks more often than your floss, making them the more expensive option.

How far should floss go into your gums? ›

After you slide the floss between your teeth, you should bend it around the tooth and let it plunge beneath the gum line (in a perfect world, it should plunge around 2 – 3 millimeters down).

Hold the water over each tooth for about two seconds, repeating the process on the inside and outside of your teeth until your whole mouth is treated. It should take you about two minutes to complete.