How to Floss a Dental Bridge?
Dr. Andre Eliasian is a Dentist practicing in Glendale, CA. Dr. Eliasian specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures,... more
Overview
Brushing and flossing are considered two of the best ways of protecting the mouth from different types of oral health problems. Brushing is an easy task but many people don’t know how to brush their teeth properly. You need to be gentle with your teeth while brushing and make sure that the brush covers all the areas of the mouth. Flossing is another crucial step in maintaining proper hygiene as it keeps your gums healthy, eliminates food particles that our toothbrush can’t reach, and assists in removing plaque to avert the buildup of tartar.
About Floss Threader
If someone avoids flossing due to having braces, a dental bridge or a permanent retainer in their mouth, they can try the floss threader. Many people don’t know about flossing, but it is a helpful method to keep our mouth healthy and is recommended by professionals. The gum line is considered one of the vital portions to be flossed. In such cases, one can use a floss threader to floss in tricky areas near the gums. The floss threader is a straightforward and disposable tool, that is available in the dental care section of stores.
If you are not sure how to use a floss threader, we are here to assist with some special instructions. First, a person will have to pull off 30 to 45 centimeters of their favored dental floss. After that, he or she will have to insert one end of the floss about 12 to 13 centimeters into the threader’s ring. Then, try to pass the floss threader under or over the dental appliance like a dental bridge, braces, permanent retainer, etc.
When this is being done, you need to eliminate the threader from the floss and then floss softly back and onward, up and down in the gum line between the teeth. Try to repeat this process and if possible, manage to floss the teeth once a day.
More About Cleaning a Dental Bridge
People with dental bridges should know how to take proper care of them. Its production is made from durable materials that are completely resistant to the effects of tooth decay. But remember, they will need regular brushing and flossing just like your natural teeth. If you don't brush your teeth every day or floss every day, you may eventually develop gum disease.
You can also develop periodontal inflammation and infection that can cause the gums to move away from the teeth’s base. Most people prefer not to wear the dental bridge at night. Don’t try to adjust or repair the dental bridge on your own, as there can be damage and if something is broken, you won’t be able to correct them back into alignment.
Always remember that cleaning the dental bridge regularly like your real set of teeth is a necessity. Try to follow your dentists instructions in regards to brushing and flossing. Managing proper oral hygiene will protect you from many types of oral health concerns. That’s why you should brush twice a day and make sure to clean every portion of the mouth, especially where it's harder to reach. Along with that, try flossing as guided by your dental professional to make your teeth and mouth healthy and protected. Read More.
