Some people enjoy using tape floss instead of a strand of floss. This floss looks like a wide, flat piece of tape; it may feel more comfortable and easier to slide between teeth.

Some people enjoy using tape floss instead of a strand of floss. This floss looks like a wide, flat piece of tape; it may feel more comfortable and easier to slide between teeth.

Because of this, scientists recommend spending 2 minutes brushing your teeth. With practice, flossing will take 1 minute. ... Ribbon and tape floss will cover a larger amount of your tooth.

Just when you think you’ve mastered the art of everyday living, you realise that you’ve been doing an essential part of it all wrong. First, came the news that you’re not meant to boil your ...

Slip the floss or dental tape between the teeth and into the area between your teeth and gums, as far as it'll go. Floss with 8 to 10 strokes, up and down between each tooth, to dislodge food and ...

For best results, Dr. Ross recommends flossing between each set of teeth 10 to 15 times in an up-and-down motion. You can start from anywhere in the mouth. For each tooth, use a new, clean section ...

Slip the floss or dental tape between the teeth and into the area between your teeth and gums, as far as it’ll go. Floss with 8 to 10 strokes, up and down between each tooth, to dislodge food ...

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