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Flossing

Flossing is a mandatory supplement for a good teeth cleaning and children should get used to using it very young, after a good brushing.

To floss follow these steps:

1. Cut about 50 cm of floss and wind most of one of the middle fingers.
2. Wrap the remaining string on the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger may be picking up the floss as it is used.
3. Separate a piece about 2-3 inches of floss using the thumbs and index fingers. Read the rest of this entry »