How to Floss Your Teeth

1. Step1

   Take 12 to 18 inches of floss and grasp it so that you have a couple inches of floss taut between your hands.

2. Step2

   Slip floss between teeth and into the area between your teeth and gums as far as it will go.

3. Step3

   Floss with 8 to 10 vertical strokes to dislodge food and plaque.

4. Step4

   Try to floss at least once a day. The most important time to floss is before going to bed.

5. Step5

   Floss before or after brushing ' either is fine.