What is flossing

Reference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ozFU7-sTA

http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth-flossing/t1-dental-flossing-technique.htm

1-Understand why your gums may bleed when you floss your teeth.

If you notice that your gums bleed or are tender when you floss it is typically a sign that you are not flossing frequently enough, or else you are using an ineffective or improper flossing technique. It is almost never a sign that you should discontinue the use of dental floss. Having said that, if after a week or so of practicing correct, diligent and thorough flossing you still notice regions that bleed, you should consult with your dentist so they can evaluate your situation and recommend a remedy. In many cases the solution needed may be as simple as a routine dental cleaning.

2-Demonstrate for your dentist how you use dental floss, so they can insure that your flossing technique is appropriate.

3-Dental flossing needs to be performed on a daily basis.

4-A once a day flossing recommendation is related to the rate at which dental plaque reforms.

The goal of flossing your teeth (and brushing too) is to scrub dental plaque from the surface of your teeth. After a tooth's surface has been cleansed the process of dental plaque formation will begin immediately, but it will take about 24 hours for the dental plaque to reform fully, hence the once a day recommendation for flossing your teeth.