How to Floss with a Dental Bridge
Using Floss Threaders for a Thorough Clean
Cleaning under a dental bridge is crucial for preventing plaque buildup and gum disease. Since you can't floss down from the top, you need a special tool called a floss threader to access this area.
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Cleaning Under Your Bridge: Step-by-Step
- Take about 18 inches of your regular floss and thread about 5 inches of it through the loop of the floss threader.
- Insert the pointed end of the floss threader under your bridge, from the cheek side towards the tongue side.
- Pull the threader all the way through so the floss is now under the bridge.
- Remove the threader from the floss. Now, holding the floss on both ends, gently clean the underside of the artificial tooth (pontic) and the sides of the supporting teeth.
- Gently pull the floss out from the side.
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