Now that we have successfully learned the appropriate frequency and time for inter-proximal cleaning we can move onto section 3.3 Demonstrate techniques for inter-proximal cleaning. This section will show you how to floss and use an inter-proximal brush. It is preferred that you view the videos for the demonstration but if the links do not load a visual slide of the instruction is provided in the pdf document below.

How to Floss

There are two video demonstrations links below. If the video does not load there is written instructions in the pdf file below

The following video displays the American Dental Association’s “how to floss” instruction: https://youtu.be/HhdoPXNKNm4?list=PLFHTZ9it7XTucKNWplO8ZAiGy8V17db6h
This video follows Andre Hedger, a dental surgeon as he describes his method of flossing: https://youtu.be/A47uUo9SIkY

How to Use an Interproximal brush

There is video demonstration link below. If the video does not load there is written instructions in the pdf file below.

This video displays Andre Hedger as he demonstrates proper inter-proximal cleaning: https://youtu.be/j9l5CaXvsG0

Resources

How to Floss.pdf Source: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/flossing-steps

How to Use an Inter-proximal Brush.pdf Source: http://www.tepe.com/products/interdental-brushes/how-to-use/