How to Floss Perfectly in 5 Easy Steps

Man flossing his teeth in the mirror

Flossing is the single most important thing you can do for the health of your teeth. That’s because the friction created by floss rubbing against your tooth removes plaque much more easily than brushing alone. When it comes to getting into every nook and cranny, there are 5 steps that will make your cleaning much more efficient.

How to Floss

Follow these 5 steps once a day, brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and visit your dentist twice a year for a healthy smile that you will want to show off!

Tiffany DiGiacinto
Tiffany Di Giacinto serves as the director of marketing and communications for Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ) and is the editor of the DDAZ Blog. Since joining the Delta Dental family in 2012, she has learned a lot about dental health, the dental insurance industry and the passions of the oral health community. Tiffany's favorite toothpaste is Sensodyne (she has sensitive teeth) and her favorite floss flavor is mint. In her spare time, she enjoys WAKA kickball, happy hours and bad pop music. Tweet her, maybe, at @tdigiacinto.