Keep Your Teeth Healthy!
No! Floss picks are effective for removing food from between your teeth, but they don’t do much more. Flossing’s main purpose is to disrupt bacteria on both the tooth surfaces above and below the gum line. To do this effectively, the floss needs to “hug” the tooth while sliding up and down. With traditional string floss, you can use your fingers to adjust the floss to clean all surfaces, something that’s much more challenging with floss picks.
For more advice on proper flossing techniques, consult your New Orleans dentist at Downtown Dental.