1. Oral-B Superfloss DEH 16 Reina Ligeralde Fall 2007

2. Why Floss? Brushing alone cleanses only 65%. Flossing cleans about 30% of the tooth's surface. You should only floss the teeth you want to keep! http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/GoodOralHygiene/OralHygieneBasics/WhatisGoodOralHygiene.cvsp

3. Proper Flossing Technique Wind 12-15 inches of floss around the middle fingers. For upper teeth: use thumbs. For lower teeth: use index fingers. Curve floss in a C-shape. Get in between teeth. Then floss in a head-to-toe motion until below the gumline when resistance is felt. Repeat with unused portions of floss. Note: Don't forget the back side of your last tooth.

4. Why Oral-B Superfloss? 3 sections in each strand: A stiffened end A spongy floss A regular floss All work together for maximum benefits. http://www.medeor.hu/lopko_files/images/me_superfloss_ fogselyem_hidakhoz_fogszabalyozokhoz.jpg

5. http://www.cao-aco.org/IMAGES/OralHyg05Hi.jpg The stiffened end allows threading. Ideal For Braces

6. Ideal for Bridges http://z.about.com/d/dentistry/1/5/L/HPIM6966.JPG A Floss Threader with Floss

7. Ideal for Wide Gaps http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/34/23/22562334.jpg

8. Superfloss Vs. Regular Floss vs. http://www.simplyteeth.com/category/sections/Child/4CaringTeethGums/CleaningBetweenTeeth.asp?category=childList&section=99&page=22 Thickness of spongy floss: ~ 1.5 mm Thickness of regular floss: ~ 0.5 mm 3 times the thickness!

9. Remember to Floss in a C-Shape The regular floss removes plaque. http://www.alafayadentistry.com/assets/preventive/flossing3.jpg

10. Other Product Features Has the ADA Seal of Acceptance Clinically proven to fight gum disease 50 pre-measured strands per box for $3.29 Available in regular or mint flavor http://www.qualitydentistry.com/snapshots/adaseal.gif

11. Resources http://dentalcare.com/soap/products/floss_sup.htm http://www.oralbprofessional.com/us/products/inter/ intersuper.asp http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/dbguide/ listing.asp?manufacturer_id=936 http://www.saveyoursmile.com/healtharticles/ flossing.html http://www.emc.cmich.edu/materials/grade%20K%20gifs/0088.gif