Phone: 910-778-8485 fax: 910-436-8485

2980 Ray Road Spring Lake NC 28390 Near Overhills Schools

Vincent Vissichelli, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Specializing in the treatment of infants, children, teens and special needs patients.

Patient Forms

Why should we floss childrens teeth?

*  Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process. It removes food particles and plaque between teeth that brushing misses.

*   Flossing should begin when 2 teeth touch, typically between 2 and 2½ years of age. Some children may only need a few back teeth flossed and others may
need flossing between all their tight teeth, depending on dental spacing.

*  Children usually need assistance with flossing until they are 8 to 10 years of age.

*  Flossing tools, such as pre-threaded flossers or floss holders, may be helpful for children who are just learning how to floss.

*  Some children may find it easier to use a loop of floss, which is created by taking a piece of floss about 10 inches long and tying the ends together into a circle. Parents (and older children) can hold the floss tightly between the thumbs and forefingers to floss.

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