Can dental floss remove dental plaque? What is the role of dental floss?

Dental floss is said to be used to clean the dirt in teeth, so can it be used to remove dental plaque? What is the role of dental floss?

Can dental floss remove tartar?

Dental floss cannot remove dental calculus. Dental calculus is food residue or soft plaque, a kind of calcification formed by saliva, which is tightly attached to the teeth and can only be removed with great force.

The role of dental floss

There are many benefits to using dental floss. Normal brushing cannot completely remove food and plaque residues in the mouth. Brushing can only clean the surface of the teeth, but the gaps between the teeth are difficult to clean. With the help of dental floss, you can clean well and prevent bacteria from growing in the mouth due to food residues, which can cause tooth decay. The disadvantage of using dental floss is that if the operation method is not appropriate, it is very likely to damage the gums. When using dental floss, you should pay attention to the strength, do not go too deep into the deep tissue under the gums, and do not pull back and forth.

What is the thread of dental floss?

Dental floss: Using nylon, silk or polyester floss to clean the adjacent plaque of teeth is very effective, especially for flat or convex tooth surfaces. Pull down a section of dental floss of about 25cm, tie the two ends of the floss into a double knot to form a loop, or take about 33cm of dental floss, wrap the two ends of the floss around the two middle fingers, and use the right and left fingers to pass the dental floss through the contact point. The distance between the two fingers is about 1~1.5cm. If it feels tight and can't pass, you can do a sawing action back and forth, pass the contact point, and gently reach the tooth surface under the contact point. At the same time, put the dental floss at the bottom of the gingival sulcus to clean the gingival sulcus area. Be careful not to press it too deep into the tissue below the gingival sulcus.

What is the function of the serrations on dental floss?

The serrations on the back of the dental floss stick are to prevent slipping. When cleaning the lower teeth, bite the serrated part with the upper teeth to make the dental floss stick go into the gaps between the teeth, making cleaning easier and easier. It is easy to use and can go deep into the back of the teeth to deeply clean the gaps between the teeth.