Flossing Properly

At the dental office of Dr. Christopher Emuedue, we want you and your family to continue healthy oral care routines at home. Regular flossing is essential to maintaining oral health and you should floss once a day, either before or after brushing. To get the most benefit out of flossing, remember these tips:

• Using a strand of dental floss about 18 inches long allows you to use a clean portion of floss between each tooth.


• Wrapping the ends of the floss around a finger on each of your hands gives you the best control.


• To floss, slide the floss between each tooth and rub the floss back and forth up until you reach your gums.


• Pushing at your gums too hard with floss can cause damage, and isn’t necessary to floss properly. Gently rub the floss up to one gum, then down and back up towards the other.


• As you move on to the next tooth, adjust the floss to expose an unused portion.


• Repeat this rubbing motion between each tooth and behind the back teeth.

 To learn more about flossing, oral hygiene, and all the services we provide, visit GreenvilleFamilyDentistryTX.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry, located at 7215 I-30, Suite B, Greenville, Texas, 75402, call 903-455-6701.