Next, hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers, with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of floss between them, before gently applying a "rocking" motion to guide the floss between your teeth.

Still, there's an argument to be made for flossing first, before you brush, Dr. Chavala Harris, a dentist in Durham, North ...

If you were taught to floss your teeth after you brush, don't worry. As long as you're flossing once per day, you're already one step ahead, Dr. Edmond Hewlett , consumer adviser for the ADA and ...

While the shape of your teeth and whether you floss before or after brushing may have some effect, it is most important to floss properly, thoroughly and routinely to maintain good oral health ...

After you floss and brush your teeth, spit out excess toothpaste and leave your mouth for some time. This is to give your fluoride-rich toothpaste time to fight and kill bacteria completely.

Whether to floss before or after brushing has left many confused.(Pexels) A lot of effort goes into a bright, healthy smile. The due credit goes to being consistent with a well-dedicated oral ...

Basically, there’s no real consensus on whether to floss before or after you've brushed. Dentists argue that flossing is such a low-cost, low-risk activity that it’s worth it to keep doing it ...

Some people prefer to floss after a midday meal, while others prefer flossing before bed at the end of the day. The key is to pick a time you can stick to every day.

Flossing helps remove food debris and plaque before it hardens into tartar — a hard mineral deposit that can only be removed by a professional. Flossing also reduces the likelihood of gum ...

Flossing is equally important for many of the same reasons — but should you floss before or after brushing? The official stance of the American Dental Association (ADA) is that it doesn't matter.