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Re: floss

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From: kenji
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:26
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In article <kenji-26E570.21251217112009@remote5bge0.ripco.com>,
 kenji <kenji@ripco.com> wrote:

> In article <hdvmnq$ub0$1@ftupet.ftupet.com>,
>  Michele <michele@buggeroff.net> wrote:
> 
> > kenji wrote:
> > > Glide or just regular waxed stuff?
> > > 
> > > I'm loving hydrogen peroxide too.
> > 
> > 
> > Doesn't matter much to me as long as I don't have to pick shreds out of 
> > my teeth.
> 
>     *   Use a 12-15inch (30-40cm.) length of floss.
>     * Wrap the floss around your middle fingers.
>     * Hold the floss between the thumb and forefinger of each hand.
>     * Leave about 2 inches (5cm) of floss between the hands.
>     * The floss must be taut when it is used.
>     * Gently guide the floss across the contact point between the teeth.
>     * When the floss is in position between the teeth, curve it tightly 
> against one tooth surface and rub it up and down a few times.
>     * Each stroke should be from just under the gum to the contact point 
> between the teeth.
>     * Repeat this for each tooth surface between all the teeth.
>     * The floss holders shown above are easy to use, if you have 
> difficulty using the conventional floss.
>     * Be careful not to cut your gums with the floss.
>     * A sharp downward thrust of the floss will damage the gum and make 
> it bleed.
>     * Your dentist will be happy to show you how to floss, and choose 
> which floss is best for you.

oh yeah this too:

Interdental (interproximal) brushes

love them.
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Subject: Re: floss
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