Listerine braided floss
Braided or woven dental floss is a textured strand designed to clean plaque and food from between teeth, but the best floss depends on the space and denta.
The short answer
Braided or woven dental floss is a textured strand designed to clean plaque and food from between teeth, but the best floss depends on the space and dental work.
How does woven floss differ from ordinary floss?
Woven floss has multiple fibers that may spread as it passes through a contact. It cleans the sides of teeth below the contact when used gently.
How should you guide braided floss between teeth?
Guide it through with a back-and-forth motion, curve it around each tooth, and move below the gum edge without snapping.
When should a dentist check flossing problems?
Seek care for repeated bleeding, a contact that cannot be passed, or floss that shreds around a restoration.
Which interdental aid should you ask your dentist about?
Ask which interdental aid fits each space and whether a restoration is causing catching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
Braided or woven dental floss is a textured strand designed to clean plaque and food from between teeth, but the best floss depends on the space and dental work.
What should prompt an appointment?
Seek care for repeated bleeding, a contact that cannot be passed, or floss that shreds around a restoration.
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This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.