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Waxed
floss is coated with wax which makes it easier
for the floss to slide into the adjacent tooth
surface. |
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Mint flavoured floss gives a feeling of freshness. |
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Fluoride
coated floss is intended to prevent dental caries
from occurring on the adjacent tooth surfaces,
but its effectiveness has not yet been proven. |
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Flattened floss is designed to increase the contact surface with the tooth. |
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Ultra floss is spongy and soft. |
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Round floss is relatively thinner. |
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Superfloss
Superfloss contains segments of stiff-end threader,
spongy floss and regular floss. Stiff-end threader
can make it easier for us to slide the Superfloss
through the gap between the teeth and fixed orthodontic
appliances, or to floss underneath the bridge.
Spongy floss cleans around the appliances and
between wide spaces. Regular floss removes plaque
from the adjacent tooth surfaces.
Please refer to sections “Cleaning of fixed orthodontic appliance” and “Cleaning of fixed bridge” for method of using Superfloss.
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Floss
holder/dental floss stick is a supplementary tool
for flossing. It is suitable for parents or caregivers
in helping children or individuals with special
needs to clean the adjacent surfaces of their
teeth. There are many different types of floss
holder/dental floss sticks in the market. Parents
are advised to choose the appropriate type according
to their durability, shape, and handle length.
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Floss
holder and dental floss sticks come in either
a “knife” shape or a “Y” shape. They are similarly
effective in cleaning teeth. A new thread of dental
floss can be reattached to the floss holder every
time after use. When cleaning the back teeth using
a “knife” shaped dental floss stick, one will
need to stretch his lips to facilitate the access
of the floss stick. Handles of floss holder/dental
floss sticks differ in length. Those with shorter
handles are more difficult to use. Therefore,
parents and caregivers should choose the one with
a longer handle to floss for their children.
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"Y" shape floss holder
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"Knife" shape floss holder |
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To effectively clean adjacent surfaces of teeth, the floss on the floss holder/dental floss stick must be taut. Therefore, we need to pay attention to the tautness of the floss when buying disposable dental floss sticks. |
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You
can choose a kind of dental floss or dental floss
stick that is suitable for you according to your
personal need or preference. Those who are wearing
fixed orthodontic appliance or fixed bridge can
use Superfloss. If used correctly, any kind of
dental floss will effectively remove dental
plaque. The use of dental floss will not widen
the gaps between your teeth. There is no need
to worry about it. |
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