This article explains how to use floss holders (also called flossers or flossettes).

• Normal floss can be hard to use. Floss holders are easier and can be used with one hand.
• Cleaning between teeth removes food and plaque (germs). This stops bad breath, decay and gum disease.
• Floss holders make more plastic waste. Normal floss can be faster once you learn it.

Steps

1. Hold the floss holder firmly between your thumb and pointer finger.
2. Gently move it back and forth to slide the floss between two teeth.
3. Move it up and down against each tooth, just under the gum.
4. Do this for every gap, and behind the last back tooth.
5. Throw it away after use, or when the floss frays.

Floss every day.