Flossing Tricks for Permanent Retainers
Flossing can be challenging if you have braces or permanent retainers, particularly lingual retainers placed behind the teeth. Correct flossing ensures optimum dental hygiene and health.
To effectively floss around permanent retainers, certain tools can ease your experience:
- Floss Threader or Bridge Aid: Helps navigate the floss behind the retainer wire.
- Super Floss: Comes with a stiff end for easy threading, ideal for beginners. Helps you reach challenging spots without hassle.
For many people, the standard threading technique works exceptionally well. Here’s how to proceed:
- Thread the floss using a floss threader from the backside.
- Pass under the retainer wire gently.
- Once you’re past the wire, wrap the floss around each tooth in a C-shape.
This method ensures thorough cleaning around the gum lines and offers full contact reach between teeth.
If threading from the backside isn’t an option, consider this approach:
- Place the floss threader straight through from the front and perform the traditional up-and-down flossing.
Holding its practicality, the second technique may miss the proximal (contact) areas where teeth meet each other, a crucial spot for preventing cavities and plaque formation.
A reliable companion to daily flossing, interdental brushes, or proxy brushes, come into play when string flossing might not reach every crevice. Here’s why they’re superb companions:
- Select the right size for a comfortable fit between teeth.
- Useful especially if traditional flossing struggles to navigate between contacts.
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"Dental hygiene is a daily commitment; invest in the right tools and techniques showcased in this guide for the best smile routine possible."
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