Ok, so we know you’re all flossing twice a day. but have you ever wondered if you’re flossing correctly? Dr. Nathan Williamson of Williamson Dental has some tips to help you ace your form and keep those pearly whites sparkling clean!

  • Roll out about 24 inches of dental floss. Wind most of it around your index or middle finger and the last few inches around the index finger of your other hand.
  • Hold a 1-inch section firmly between fingers and thumbs and gently glide this floss between your teeth, using a rocking up and down motion.
  • When the floss is between your teeth, take it up into the gum line following the c-shape curve to dislodge plaque and bacteria.
  • Repeat this for both sides of each tooth, and be sure to wind a new 1-inch section each time you move to a new tooth to prevent spreading bacteria.

Regular flossing is an important part of preventative dental care. To schedule an appointment with our dentists in Columbia IL, give us a call today!