Category: Health
Flossing Day around the world in 2023
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About Flossing Day

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Dates of Flossing Day
2025 USANov 28
USA Fri, Nov 28Observances Holiday
2024 USANov 29
USA Fri, Nov 29Observances Holiday
2023 USANov 24
USA Fri, Nov 24Observances Holiday
2022 USANov 25
USA Fri, Nov 25Observances Holiday
2021 USANov 26
USA Fri, Nov 26Observances Holiday
Summary
Flossing is an important part of dental hygiene, so use this day to clear out any lingering bits from your Thanksgiving meal.

How to floss correctly:

  • Take about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around the middle finger of one hand, and the rest around the middle finger of the other hand.
  • Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers, leaving about an inch or two of floss to work with.
  • Gently slide the floss between your teeth, using a back-and-forth motion to work it down to the gumline. Be careful not to snap the floss into your gums.
  • Curve the floss into a "C" shape around each tooth, and gently scrape the side of each tooth, including the area under the gumline.
  • Use a clean section of floss for each space between your teeth.
  • After flossing, brush your teeth as you normally would.

It's important to floss at least once a day, preferably at night before going to bed, as it helps remove plaque and food particles that have accumulated during the day. It is also important to use proper technique, as improper flossing can actually cause damage to the gums. If you have difficulty flossing, you may want to consider using an interdental cleaner such as a water flosser or wooden plaque remover

It's also important to remember that flossing is just one part of a good oral hygiene routine, which should also include regular brushing, the use of fluoride toothpaste, and regular dental check-ups.

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