Gum access floss

Floss reaches tooth contacts and the shallow gum groove that a toothbrush cannot clean, removing plaque beside each tooth.

Floss works by wrapping around each tooth at the contact and moving along the gum edge rather than snapping straight downward.

Guide it gently through the contact, curve it into a C shape, and move it up and down; use an interdental brush for wider spaces.

Seek advice if floss shreds, catches on a filling, causes ongoing bleeding, or cannot pass around dental work.

Should I use floss, tape, a threader, or an interdental brush for these contacts?