Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from DrApa and more videos in the Oral Hygiene category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com These simple steps won't just rid your mouth of unwanted morsels—they'll help prevent gum disease and tooth decay. So don't just stand there—get flossing! To complete this How-To you will need: About a ft. and a half of dental floss A mirror And some mouthwash or water Step 1: Choose floss Choose your floss. Waxed floss slides between the teeth easier than unwaxed floss. Tip: If you have wide gaps between your teeth, try using tape floss, which is thicker than regular floss. Step 2: Break off & wrap Break off about 18 inches of the floss and wrap most of it around your index fingers, leaving about 4 inches between your hands. Step 3: Move back & forth Looking in your mirror to see what you're doing, move the floss gently back and forth, guiding it between two teeth. Step 4: Clean gum line Curve the floss around one of the teeth and, once the floss hits the gum line, gently move it back and forth, cleaning the crevice between your tooth and gum. Step 5: Floss under gum Carefully slide the floss up under the gum and scrape down on the side of the tooth. Step 6: Repeat process Curve the floss around the other tooth, gently move it back and <b>...</b>
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