Flossing
Use floss to remove germs and food particles between teeth. Rinse.
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Holding floss.
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Using floss between upper teeth.
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Using floss between lower teeth.
NOTE! Ease the floss into place gently. Do not snap it into place—this could harm your gums.
Content From:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892-2190
(https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-09/plaque-what-is-it.pdf)