Many have asked, "How do I reach my back molars with floss?" Well, in this video, Dr. Nemeth & Olivia give us 10 tips on how to properly floss your teeth, specifically the molars!

Dr. Nemeth actually doesn't use floss to clean his teeth! Check out the full video to see what he recommends.

Tip #1
Use a long piece of floss. You need to wind it around your fingers very thoroughly.

Tip #2
Use your index fingers. Dr Nemeth uses his index fingers because he thinks it's the easiest to reach back and floss your molars.

Tip #3
Floss might not be the best thing for you! If the spaces between your teeth are large, try using yarn, or an interdental brush.

Tip #4
Inter proximal cleaners are easier to use and more effective. They are disposable floss picks that can be used to floss your back teeth much more easily

Tip #5
Use different sized brushes for larger spaces. Make sure you are finding something that will fit between your teeth properly. If floss barely makes it between your teeth, stick with floss. If you have a larger gap, an inter proximal brush may be better to properly clean that space.

Tip #6
Try Bending the brush to reach the angle. Many of the floss picks will bend in order to floss the back molars more easily.

Tip #7
Use whichever fingers are most comfortable. We stated that the index fingers are usually the best to use. However, use your thumb, or even your middle finger. Whatever works best for you is what you should use.

Tip #8
Move the floss along so it stays clean. Make sure you move the dental floss along so that you have a fresh piece of floss between every tooth. That way you're not using the same contaminated, worn piece of floss in your whole mouth.

Tip #9
Floss with a small piece. It makes it much easier to control and reach your back teeth, the molars.

Tip #10
Try using a water flosser. We recommend it to virtually all of our patients. It will flush out material that you may miss with the floss. Dr Nemeth recommends using it twice a day, BUT the Waterpik does not replace floss or inter proximal cleaners.

The Inter proximal cleaners or floss picks will rub the gum tissue to stimulate it, get the blood flowing, and keep your gums healthy.

Dr Nemeth says his #1 go to is the Softpik Advanced. Its much easier to use and more effective than traditional dental floss!

Flossing is critical in keeping your mouth healthy. Make sure to keep your gums healthy, because if you have a healthy mouth, you will be healthier!

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website
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