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Almost everyone knows that flossing is good for oral hygiene. Yet not everyone flosses. And that’s a shame, because flossing is necessary to remove plaque and food particles from hard-to-reach places and to prevent tooth erosion. Do you floss or are you planning to? Then you probably have another question: should I brush first and then floss, or is it the other way around? The answer to this question may vary from person to person, but there seems to be an ideal order.
Most people who floss do so after brushing their teeth. So, for this group of people, brushing or flossing first is not a difficult question. But is this really the order that dentists recommend? Unfortunately, this question is more difficult to answer. The question “should you floss or brush first” is answered differently by different dentists. However, more and more dentists are recommending that you brush after you have flossed. This is because flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth. By the way, did you know there is another good reason to floss? It is not only hygienic, but also good for a radiant smile. The floss removes the yellow spots between your teeth that you can’t reach with a toothbrush. These spots are not immediately noticeable at first glance, but once they are gone, they can make all the difference. So instead of asking yourself ‘Should I floss before or after brushing?’, get out that floss and get your teeth clean and shiny!
Food particles and plaque in between your teeth can be dislodged by the flossing action. On the one hand, this is of course exactly what you want, as the debris is no longer trapped between your teeth. But if you don’t brush your teeth after flossing, these particles can remain in your mouth. Brushing after flossing is therefore very important if you want to make sure that you remove as much food residue, bacteria and plaque as possible. Removing bacteria is only really successful if you not only floss, but also brush. It is important that you do this regularly because bacteria in plaque can eventually cause periodontitis. Periodontitis is a nasty inflammation of the gums. The first symptoms are receding, bleeding gums. Eventually, the condition can even lead to tooth loss.
It is important to pay attention to interdental cleaning. Interdental refers to the space between your teeth. For this cleaning you can use a floss. There are also special interdental brushes. These are available in different thicknesses. If you have little space between your teeth, it is best to choose the thinnest sizes. You can also choose to use a water flosser. You can use a water flosser to spray water between your teeth. The water has the same effect as floss and brushes in removing plaque and food debris.
So the simple answer to the question of whether to floss first and brush later is yes. You can remove more plaque and food debris by following this sequence. First you floss and then you brush away the small particles. Flossing and brushing are both important parts of daily oral hygiene. Did you know that flossing even affects the amount of fluoride that remains after brushing? Fluoride is an important mineral in your toothpaste, which helps prevent cavities. By flossing first and then brushing, more fluoride remains in your mouth. So your teeth are better protected. In fact, flossing after brushing is always better than not flossing at all. If you don’t know when to floss, for example, because you don’t have time to do it, look for times when you can find some time to do it in between. Although flossing before brushing is the preferred method, you can also choose to floss after brushing, or even at a different time of day if there is no other option.
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Kim Schouten
In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.
Frequently asked questions
Should you floss before or after brushing?
It is preferable to floss before brushing. This is because flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth. Brushing afterwards can remove these loose bits permanently and keep your teeth as clean as possible.
Why is there a sequence to floss?
Flossing before brushing helps to remove as much plaque, bacteria and food debris as possible in one go. In addition, by brushing, you prevent pieces of the floss from being left in your mouth. It is therefore recommended that you floss first and then brush afterwards.
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