Flossing your teeth
What is Dental Floss?
Dental floss is a thin, soft thread made of nylon or plastic. There are different types available, so it’s important to find the one that is right for you.
Why Should You Floss?
Flossing removes plaque and small food particles that can get lodged between your teeth. It also helps prevent gum disease by reducing plaque buildup that may cause gum inflammation and irritation.
Flossing Techniques
Step 1: Break off a piece of floss about 45cm long.
Step 2: Wrap most of the floss around the middle or index finger of one hand, and a small amount around the middle or index finger of your other hand.
Step 3: Gently guide the floss up and down against the side of your teeth and below the gum line. When you reach the gum line, curve the floss into a C shape until you feel resistance.
Step 4: Floss between every tooth, both front and back. Don’t miss any spaces.
For more oral hygiene tips, visit our Oral Hygiene page.
What our patients say
I've been going to this dentist for almost a year now initially it was just to clean my teeth and do regular check ups and I was really happy with how kind everyone was and the quality of the treatments. After a while I wanted to do teeth whitening but didn't know anything about it or the process. I had a consultation with them …
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I've been going to this dentist for almost a year now initially it was just to clean my teeth and do regular check ups and I was really happy with how kind everyone was and the quality of the treatments. After a while I wanted to do teeth whitening but didn't know anything about it or the process. I had a consultation with them and they ran through the treatment, cost and everything I needed to know. After a few weeks of using the gels my teeth were considerably whiter and I was receiving compliments from my family and friends on my smile. After a while they suggested I consider veneers for two pegs on the top of my teeth, they also do a monthly instalment and after a few weeks considering it I decided to do it and was very happy with the results. It looks very natural and matches my teeth perfectly and made me a lot more confident with my smile and was getting compliments from a lot of people shortly after getting it done. Would definitely recommend coming here everyone is very welcoming, friendly and professional and I've never had any complaints with any of the treatments
Very good experience - I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service.
I called the Dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to a poor service I received at a different dentist on the Yew Tree, West Bromwich.
I was asked to attend thei…Read full review
Very good experience - I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service.
I called the Dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to a poor service I received at a different dentist on the Yew Tree, West Bromwich.
I was asked to attend their surgery as they suspected I needed a root canal procedure.
The Dentist put my mind at ease and agreed to inform me fully of the procedure. He had full faith in his ability to deliver a service with no pain to be experienced whatsoever.
I did not believe him but I knew I needed the surgery.
He proved me wrong and I had the best experience at a Dentist surgery ever.
I experienced no pain and no discomfort at all. This was a massive relief for me.
The procedure was expensive however it was what I expected due to the Christmas holidays and also having neglected my dental hygiene for years and not having seen a Dentist regularly.
They had me attend approximately 5-6 times over 2-3 months in order to finish the procedure properly with a crown and fitting.
The staff are friendly and very well trained.
I am extremely grateful for their service and I recommend them to all friends and family.
God Bless you all and good luck for the future.
Fantastic dentist Rikki and the team are so patient with me as an extremely nervous patient. I initially visited 2 years ago for a tooth extraction. After being in some discomfort a few weeks ago I visited again. I am now part way through my treatment having had 1 crown fitted and an initial clean. I am booked in for another cro…
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Fantastic dentist Rikki and the team are so patient with me as an extremely nervous patient. I initially visited 2 years ago for a tooth extraction. After being in some discomfort a few weeks ago I visited again. I am now part way through my treatment having had 1 crown fitted and an initial clean. I am booked in for another crown and clean. Although I am still nervous I am getting better. Thank you Rikki and team for helping me overcome my fears.
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