Superfloss: purpose and rules of use

Brushing your teeth in the morning and in the evening has long become a familiar routine of any modern person who seeks to maintain oral hygiene. However, dentists argue that even the owners of healthy teeth are not enough to use a single brush to completely remove food debris and plaque in hard-to-reach places. And this problem is especially acute for patients who have installed braces or prostheses. Superfloss will come to their aid.

Superfloss is essentially an improved version of dental floss, already familiar to many, designed specifically for braces, dental bridges, implants and other non-removable orthodontic structures. Due to the fact that they cannot be cleaned separately from the oral cavity while wearing, the risk of caries increases, and regular and correct use of the thread significantly reduces it.

The special floss can also be used in wide interdental spaces, where normal floss will pass too freely.... However, it is important to remember that flossing is not a substitute for brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth regularly, it just helps you do it more thoroughly. Despite the fact that Superfloss is not a drug, it has some contraindications:

• large carious lesions;
• pulpitis;
• periodontal disease;
• bleeding and hypersensitivity of the gums.

The main difference between Superfloss is its unique structure. The threads are made up of 3 different parts.

• Hard part - a small hard tip, with the help of which it is easy to push the end of the thread into the most inaccessible areas and under the metal parts of the braces.
• Spongy fiberwhich helps to remove plaque from plastic, iron, ceramic and other parts of fixed dentures. When saliva enters, it swells and grows in size, allowing you to thoroughly treat the area in just a couple of strokes.
• Ordinary dental floss, which is used for brushing teeth, free from orthodontic structures.

Most often, the super thread is not wound into one coil, but is packed in separate pieces, parts of which differ from each other in thickness, due to the purpose of use. The only drawback is the price, which is slightly higher than the price of a regular floss (from 300 rubles) and depends on the type.

• According to the composition, superfloss made from artificial and natural fibers can be distinguished. For example, synthetic thread or natural silk thread.
• Depending on the coverage superfilament can be waxed, with a special aromatic or antiseptic impregnation, or untreated.
• The shape of the thin part of the thread can be round, flat or ribbon... Round and ribbon are for wide gaps, and flat for narrow gaps.

Despite the fact that this product entered the market relatively recently, the modern buyer has a fairly wide selection of products from foreign and domestic manufacturers. Almost all firms that produce toothpastes, brushes and other oral hygiene products also produce dental floss.

Superfloss of German quality, which is one of the most popular, including in our country. Available in several versions.

• Essential - 50 cm long nylon super thread. Can be waxed, coated or uncoated, with a special impregnation with mint, lemon or other fresh scent.

• Super - 50 pieces of three-component thread of various lengths.

• Satin - for narrow dental spaces. The product has a mint flavor and is covered with a polymer shell.

• Pro-Expert - high strength nylon with a length of 25 cm.

According to customer reviews, Oral-B superflossies have an optimal value for money... And besides, they are easy to find not only in large supermarkets, but also in small shops around the house.

Another popular German manufacturer of hygiene products, which produces a 50 cm super thread for cleaning teeth and fixed dentures. Made of nylon, the superfloss is round and can be coated with wax and special impregnations. Buyers recommend purchasing Lacalut Wax Superfloss for those who decide to try this product for the first time. The threads are convenient for beginners, but delaminate rather quickly.

The Norwegian company produces voluminous superfloss from twisted fibers. Such a tourniquet, upon contact with saliva, is capable of increasing almost 3 times. The floss is pre-applied with mint toothpaste, and in addition, the product contains additional protection against caries: fluoride impregnation. According to customer reviews, perfect for those who have a high sensitivity of enamel and gums.

A well-known domestic manufacturing company. Inexpensive threads are impregnated with silver ions, which allows not only to clean braces and dentures from stuck lunch or dinner remnants, but also to destroy pathogenic bacteria. Of the advantages, buyers note the low price and pleasant natural aromas of herbs such as bergamot, cardamom and mint.

Superfloss of the Belarusian manufacturer is in no way inferior to European goods. They are made of 2 polyester threads, twisted together and impregnated with a refreshing mint paste. The peculiarity of Belarusian superstrings is their large, in comparison with analogs, length: 65 cm. Many buyers note the increased convenience of using such long threads and a very democratic price.However, reviews also mention a higher delamination rate.

A South Korean brand that is gaining more and more popularity with buyers from major cities. To create their products, Dr. NanoTo uses natural ingredients that guarantee gentle, harmless to sensitive enamel cleansing... The product preserves the natural microflora of the oral cavity and does not contain artificial fragrances and flavors.

You can buy one of the above products or products from other manufacturers at any pharmacy or specialized department of the supermarket that sells hygiene products.

To properly clean your teeth with Superfloss, you need to follow a few simple rules.

• Before the procedure be sure to treat your hands well with soap and dry them with a clean towel.
• Never try to break the thread with your hands, as the strong fiber will easily leave deep cuts on the skin. To cut the thread (if the floss is twisted into a spool), you must use the knife built into the body.
• To prevent the fiber from flying off your fingers during cleaning, wrap the ends of the thread around your index fingers and press them down with your thumbnails.
• The cleaning itself must be done carefully.so as not to damage the soft tissue of the gums and do not pull on the protruding parts of braces or dentures.

The superfloss cleaning process itself is divided into 2 stages.

• First of all, those areas are cleaned on which non-removable orthodontic structures are installed. For this, the firm tip of the super-thread is inserted under the arch of the braces or between the implant and the tooth. The thread is pulled through, and then plaque and food debris are removed with smooth back and forth movements.

• Secondly, teeth are cleaned that are free of structures. At this stage, using superfloss is no different from using regular dental floss, since its thin section is used.

The whole process takes only a few minutes, and the effect of use will appear after a few applications. Many buyers note that they have noticed a slowdown in carious processes and a decrease in unpleasant odor from the oral cavity.