Re: Question for dentists re flossing

JimSocal <jimsocal@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> >> So my question is: Are these as good as regular floss, the kind you
> >> hold between your fingers? Seems to me the technique of using the
> >> longer pieces, with one's fingers, may be better. But I'm not sure.

I think you answered your own question below. It's better than nuthin! I
use similar devices when I out and about and regular floss is
unavailable or not possible. But, one of the precepts of good floss use
is the idea that it can be partially (and tightly) wrapped around each
tooth. Imagine making the floss into a shape of the letter "C" around
each side of a tooth and moving it up and down to break up the plaque
layer that may be forming there. The DenTek devices clean between the
teeth but probably do not wrap around the tooth far at all to clean the
curved surfaces brushing may not reach. This allows little "spurs" of
calculus to form. Those need to be removed regularly and often by the
hygienist.

I apologize for not being able to describe the proper use of dental
floss better, but I think the bottom line is that you should be
commended for using the DenTek device i n place of doing nothing at all.
Keep it up and check with your hygienist about how you may make these
things work the best way for you.

Dr. G.
prosthodontist


> >>
> >> I'm guessing that using the DenTek ones are better than nothing, at
> >> least.
> >
> >Hey Jim-
> >
> >I think if you are using DenTek regularly, you are doing great! I
> >would not worry about the difference between DenTek and regular floss.
> >
> >JMHO,
> >Sue (non-dentoid)
> Thanks. I'm surprised the dentists didn't chime in on this. I thought
> floss was like the "Holy Grail" of dentists! (-;
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