Ordo Mint Floss
Designed with dental professionals, Ordo's Mint Floss delivers exceptional cleaning performance thanks to its high-grade PTFE material.
Enriched with sodium fluoride for enhanced tooth enamel protection, its soothing mint oils will leave your breath invigoratingly fresh.
- PTFE tape
- Microcrystalline wax
- Infused with mint oils
- Contains sodium fluoride
- Floss 25m
- Created by dentists
- Improves gum health
- Fights plaque
Cleans Beyond
Brushing
Our floss is designed to reach areas between your teeth that a toothbrush cannot, effectively removing plaque and food debris for a more thorough clean.
Made from high-grade PTFE material, it is shred resistant compared to standard floss, ensuring a hassle-free flossing experience.
Key Benefits
Prevents gum
disease
Flossing removes plaque from between the teeth and under the gum line, areas that brushing alone can't reach.
Mouthwash Bottle FAQ
- What is the correct way to use dental floss?
- How often should I floss my teeth?
- Should I floss before or after brushing?
- Can I use floss if I have braces or dental implants?
- What should I do if flossing causes my gums to bleed?
- Can flossing help to prevent gum disease and cavities?
- Why is flossing important for overall oral health?
First, cut off about 45 centimetres of dental floss. Wind most of it around each of your middle fingers, leaving only about 2-3 centimetres of floss to work with.
Holding the floss taut between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up-and-down between your teeth. Avoid snapping the floss into the gums, as this can cause damage.
Follow the curve of your teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline, but do not force the floss. Be gentle to avoid causing any bleeding or discomfort.
Use a clean section of floss for each tooth to avoid transferring bacteria from one spot to another.
It's recommended that you floss your teeth at least once a day to remove plaque and food particles that your toothbrush can't reach.
Some people, particularly those with a higher risk of dental disease, may benefit from flossing more frequently.
Always remember to be gentle and to use a clean section of floss for each tooth to prevent the transfer of bacteria.
The sequence of brushing and flossing doesn't matter as much as doing both thoroughly. Some people prefer to floss before brushing to dislodge food particles and plaque, which can then be brushed away.
Others may prefer to floss after brushing so that any leftover toothpaste can get into the gaps between the teeth for extra fluoride protection.
The important thing is to incorporate both brushing and flossing into your daily oral hygiene routine.
Yes, you can and should floss if you have braces or dental implants. Flossing can help to remove food particles and plaque around these dental appliances where a toothbrush might struggle to reach.
However, it might require some special techniques or tools, such as orthodontic flossers or floss threaders, to navigate the wires and brackets of braces or to clean around implants effectively.
As always, be gentle to avoid causing damage to your gums or dental work.
If your gums bleed when you floss, it may be a sign that you're either flossing too harshly or that your gums are inflamed due to gingivitis or other gum diseases. In either case, it's advisable to see a dentist for an evaluation.
If it's your technique, make sure to floss gently and follow the curve of your teeth to avoid damaging your gums.
In the case of gum disease, your dentist might recommend special treatments or an enhanced oral hygiene regimen.
Yes, flossing plays a crucial role in preventing gum disease and cavities. By removing food particles and plaque from between your teeth and under the gumline, flossing helps to prevent the build-up of harmful bacteria.
This helps to protect your gums from inflammation and disease and reduces the risk of tooth decay.
Regular and thorough flossing, along with brushing and regular dental check-ups, can significantly contribute to your overall oral health.
Flossing is important for overall oral health because it removes plaque and food particles that can't be reached by toothbrushes. This can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
By preventing gum disease, flossing can also contribute to the prevention of tooth loss, which is often a result of advanced gum disease.
Moreover, a growing body of research suggests that oral health is closely linked to overall health. Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory diseases have been linked to poor oral health, highlighting the importance of maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, including regular flossing.