How to Floss Children's Teeth

When your child's two front teeth touch, you should start flossing. Usually, it happens when the child is between the ages of 2 and 3. Always use dental floss as your child's dentist or primary care physician instructed. There is no need to floss before this age. Until they are 8 to 10 years old, kids frequently require assistance with flossing.

Why Is It Important to Floss Children's Teeth?

Most dental plaque can be removed by brushing your teeth properly and frequently. However, plaque that is present in areas that a toothbrush can't access cannot be removed by brushing alone. Between the teeth and below the gum line are included in this. Flossing assists in removing plaque as well as debris that adheres to teeth and is found between teeth and under the gums.

• Clean teeth surfaces

• Minimize bad breath

For best results, your child should floss at least once per day for two to three minutes.

Dental floss types

Flossing on a regular basis and consistently is your best defence against plaque. It could even be more crucial than the toothbrush. The following are some examples of the various kinds of dental floss:

• Waxed and unwaxed
• Flavored and unflavored
• Wide and regular
• Textured and smooth

Flossing techniques

Your child's dentist or primary care physician can demonstrate how to properly floss for you and your child. methods consist of:

· The finger-wrap method, also known as the spool method, o Cut off a piece of floss that is 18 to 20 inches long.

· Gently wrap each side of the floss around each middle finger several times.

· Next, gently work the floss between the teeth using your index and thumbs in an upward and downward motion rather than a side-to-side motion.

· Move the floss vertically up and down, making sure to reach the gum line. Each tooth's side should be bent into the shape of a C.

· Loop method (also known as the circle method) o Trim an 18-inch piece of floss.

· Put a tight knot in a circle.

· Next, insert every finger—except the thumb—into the loop.

· After that, use your index fingers to help the floss pass between your lower teeth. To help the floss pass through the upper teeth, use your thumbs.

· Go below the gum line and bend the gums so that each tooth has a C-shaped side.

Other techniques for flossing

There are also flossing tools available, like a pre-threaded flosser or a floss holder. For those who are just learning how to floss, these might be useful. Children with weak hands or arms may also benefit from their assistance. They might also come in handy if you're flossing your child's teeth.