You should floss daily to remove plaque and food particles between your teeth and under the gumline, where a toothbrush can’t reach. Follow these steps for effective flossing:

• Use about 12-16 inches of dental floss, wrapping it around your middle fingers, with 2 inches of floss between them.
• Gently insert the floss between your teeth using a sawing motion.
• Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth, sliding it up and down to clean the side of each tooth and below the gumline.

If you find regular floss difficult to use, floss holders are a helpful alternative.