Colgate dental floss

Dental floss (floss) is one of the means to help maintain oral hygiene. Dentists recommend flossing after every meal. This will help not only to remove the discomfort due to food debris, but also to avoid bad breath, the development of diseases, and inflammation of the gums. One of the best brands producing this kind of yarn is Colgate.

Today the choice of dental floss is as wide as that of toothbrushes or toothpaste. That being said, people tend to be less versed in floss than in other oral hygiene products. In order to understand which thread is right for you, you should understand the advantages and disadvantages of the tool.

Of the advantages, the following can be distinguished.

• Cleaning hard-to-reach places. Floss helps to eliminate tooth decay and plaque in places where the brush is powerless. As a result, it helps to prevent the formation of calculus on the enamel.
• Strengthening tooth enamel. Fluoride impregnation will help your teeth to get stronger (but only if the floss is used regularly).
• Prevention of the process of rotting in the oral cavity. When using the floss, the feeling of discomfort and constraint that appears after food gets stuck between the teeth will disappear. Also, floss will prevent food debris from rotting, which means bad breath.
• Affordable price. A high-quality thread will cost from 150 to 600 rubles.
• Convenient use. Unlike toothpaste and a brush, you don't need a bathroom. For beginners in this business, a small mirror is enough.

As for the disadvantages, they include the possibility of damaging the gums. However, this only happens if the thread is misused. Beginners usually take 2-3 weeks to learn how to avoid injury.

Today the assortment of dental floss is quite wide. The most popular brands are Colgate, R. O. C. S., Oral-B and President. Most often, Colgate Optic White dental floss and Colgate Total floss are purchased. Both options have the following features.

• Composition. Made of high quality polytetrafluoroethylene fiber with added sodium pyrophosphate.
• Functional. Flosses have bactericidal properties, give fresh breath, fight caries.
• Feel. Smooth threads that glide well, do not cause discomfort during use, do not damage the gum surface. They have a pleasant mint flavor.
• Price. Optic White can be purchased for up to 250 rubles, and Total for 150 rubles.

Although the process of using the floss is fairly straightforward, it is important to follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging the gums. To do everything correctly and profitably, you should adhere to the following tips.

1. We tear off a small piece of thread and wind it around the index fingers of both hands.
2. The working gap between the hands should be up to 5 cm. Place the thread between the teeth and move it from top to bottom.
3. Then we take out the floss and repeat the procedure in the adjacent interdental space. If the thread is stuck, it must be carefully lifted up without making any sudden movements.

At the same time, dentists recommend carrying out this procedure in a calm position, because when moving, you can damage the gums. If cleaning is accompanied by regular bleeding, you should consult a dentist.