W ind 18" of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a 1"- 2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth.

K eep a 1" - 2" length of floss taut between fingers. Use index fingers to guide floss between contacts of the lower teeth.

G ently guide floss between the teeth by using a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH. Contour floss around the side of the tooth.

S lide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss.