Dental floss myths

Myth 1. Dental floss damages enamel.
Every dental floss is coated with synthetic wax, which allows gentle cleaning of the spaces between teeth without scratching their surface. The quality of the dental floss coating depends on the manufacturer. When choosing dental floss, run your fingernail along its surface. If a waxy residue remains on your fingers, you can confidently purchase that product.
Myth 2. Floss pulls out old fillings.
In reality, such fillings have usually already come loose from the tooth due to age or cavities that have formed beneath them, and using dental floss helps to detect problem areas. In such a situation, you should visit your dentist.
Myth 3. Floss makes all my gums bleed.
As a rule, if a patient does not use dental floss, the gums between the teeth are constantly inflamed. The reason is food debris that has accumulated in the spaces between the teeth. If a person starts using dental floss correctly, the spaces between the teeth are cleaned, and as a result the inflammation subsides within a week and the gums no longer bleed. Give your gums time to “get used to” this type of teeth cleaning.
Myth 4. This floss makes it painful to chew on all my teeth.
When using dental floss correctly, we gently ease it between the teeth into the interdental space. We then wrap it around the tooth and use vertical movements to bring out the food debris. Beginners often use dental floss incorrectly. Typically, this looks as follows: the floss is inserted between the teeth, pulled taut, and forced with full strength into the interdental gum papilla. As a result, the gum sustains a mechanical injury and remains sore for another 4 days.