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It is quite important to clean in between your teeth (inter-dental cleaning), although many people do not. If you do not clean in between your teeth you could be leaving 40% of your teethes surfaces uncleaned. Flossing enables you to reach areas of your teeth a toothbrush can’t. Flossing should improve the general condition of your teeth and lower the risk of gum disease.

How to floss properly

Take about 50cm of dental floss and wrap it around both your middle fingers loosely, leaving about 5cm in between, and hold the bit in between with your thumbs and index fingers taught. Wrap most of the floss around one finger and only a little around the other. Gently slide the bit of floss your holding between two teeth making sure not to hit your gums too hard. Roll the floss around the curve of your teeth, including under the gum line. Unroll more floss from the finger with the most on and use the new clean bit to do the next tooth.

Bleeding Gums

It is fairly common for your gums to bleed when you first start flossing, however this should stop after a few days; when your gums become cleaner and healthier. If the bleeding persists consult your dentist as this could be a sign of gum disease.