Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral health, so it only makes sense that you find a method that works well and you can stick to. While we are all familiar with at least one type of floss, it is quite common that people find new flossing tools that they prefer and make managing their oral health and flossing consistently, much easier. In order to make sure that you are doing your absolute best to maintain healthy habits, we want to provide you with the information you need to select your best flossing option.
Standard String
We’re all common with the standard string floss. This type of floss comes in quite a few forms: waxed, unwaxed, mint, blue, white, etc. That being said, no one of these options is better than the other. These different options are really in place for personal preference. Most people enjoy waxed floss because it makes it easier to get in between teeth, while flavored floss helps make the process more appealing.
Floss Pick
These double sided tool provide you with the benefits of both a toothpick and floss. This makes it easy to get the parts of your smile that you have a hard time reaching with floss, while still being able to get in between your teeth. For people that are accustomed to using a toothpick, this is the more common choice.
Picks
One of the newer options to come out, picks are also a double sided tool that gets in between your teeth. This option has come up because of how many people have braces or permanent retainers. While most orthodontists will recommend using a hook for flossing to help get it through your braces or retainer, this is a great alternative that works just as well.
Regardless of which tool works best for you, it’s important that you are taking the time to floss each day. Visit Heritage Dental in Lady Lake for more tips and tricks to help ensure that your oral habits are as good as it gets.