Dental floss requires correct and careful use. Otherwise, one runs the risk of facing unpleasant consequences. Luiza Avtandilyan, Russian dentist and founder of the Smilestudio clinic, told socialbites.ca.
“Using dental floss incorrectly or stretching it too much during the procedure can cause damage, inflammation and bleeding to the gums. As a result of soft tissue trauma, the integrity of the dentogingival ligament is disrupted and harmful microorganisms can enter the bloodstream, which can lead to a number of dangerous diseases such as myocarditis and rheumatoid arthritis,” Avtandilyan explained.
He added that you should not floss if your gums are extremely sensitive or there are carious lesions in the oral cavity.
“During manipulation, dental floss can transfer bacteria between the teeth, which can lead to the spread of infection. Additionally, flossing can be dangerous if a person is allergic to the materials the product is made from,” said the dentist.
Louise Avtandilyan also told how to choose the right dental floss.
“To clean the interdental space without harm to health, you need to choose a dental floss with a length of at least 35 centimeters, the ends of which should be wrapped around the index fingers of both hands and begin to thoroughly but gently brush your teeth,” he concluded. .
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