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			| How to floss between the teethGently
		work the floss between the teeth toward the gums. Curve the floss around each
		tooth into a U-shape, and gently slide it under the gum line. Move the floss
		firmly up and down several times to scrape off the plaque. Popping or snapping
		the floss in and out between the teeth without scraping will not remove much
		plaque and can hurt your gums.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerArden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
Current as of:
                May 7, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry |  |  |  |  |  |