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THEY. NEED. TO. TEACH. THIS. IN. SCHOOL. Or at least something like that! I NEVER knew you had to hug the tooth and I can't believe I didn't think of it before because it's so obvious!!! Thank you for making this video! It helped me a lot!:D
there is a better way to floss your teeth with The Easy Flosser. No reason to use your fingers any more. We are sure you will More than 50 dental clinics nationwide have ordered from us. www.orthomechanic.com/easy-flosser/
I totally agree. Unfortunately most kids are not taught proper dental hygiene at home or even have access to regular dental checkups. Teaching proper brushing and flossing techniques in school, in phys ed class for example would save so many people much grief later in life. The kids would grow to be healthier so it’s a win/win!
THANK YOU so much for watching and commenting! Here is my updated flossing video (still from a few years ago but it's SLIGHT improved)! teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=floss
This is actually one of the best medical advice videos I’ve seen on TH-cam! You really made the advice sound so simple. I never knew I was flossing incorrectly doing the classic ‘seesaw’ movement. Love your enthusiasm as well. Thanks!
I am so thankful for your teaching dear Teeth Talk Girl, and this is coming from a 52 year old guy, the dentists(all of them) --they never had the patience to demo it and when they did it, they did so in fast forward mode.
Due to the fact that interproximal space is the best location for bacterial proliferation, I will begin to floss everyday, or at least every other day, thanks for your lovely informative video! Your sense of humor keeps me tied in 💜💜
Honestly, your way of conveying knowledge is so beautiful and simple. Your personality is so attractive, that I even forget about to pay attention on the audio😅
I used to do the wrong method thinking I was cleaning my teeth but I had a lot of decay in between my teeth even when I thought I was flossing correctly. Now I do the right method and my teeth are better.
The sugar bugs' poop?!! 🤣🤣 That is so accurate! I can't wait to see my daughters rxn when I explain flossing to her!! Signed, A pre future-Pre-Dental student
I’m just curious. Hope you’ll answer this. Should I use the same dental floss repeatedly in all of my teeth, or is it that I should change the dental floss that I’ve use across different teeth?
we generally recommend to use a clean area of the floss strand for in-between each new tooth you're flossing. so you can slide your fingers over to use each new part of the floss. I actually have a video that gives tips on how to properly hold the floss. Hope this helps: teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=floss
Came for the dental health, stayed for the overly enthusiastic girl. Seriously, if only I could be as passionate about ANYTHING as you are about teeth.
your energy and mimics are so cute :) it would be better to show how to do it with your teeth. i am really struggling with my lower teeth, it takes 40 mins :(
Thank you so much for watching! This still shows flossing on a model - but I think it is an even better visual than in this video! Hope this helps: teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=flossing
What’s the maximum time gap that should be allowed between a meal and flossing, before the bacteria from the food stuck actually starts it’s decay action on the tooth? If we really have to floss that way, then why do we need brushing then? How can it take 30 seconds to floss 32 teeth?
Dentist out there when I go to floss my teeth I first go all the way down to my gums touching them. I make sure the floss does not slap or slam on my gums. My question is will this cause gum recession if I floss my teeth starting by touching my gums then going up and down around the tooth with a c shape? For as long as I'm gentle is it okay and if not where do you stop at to make sure you get the bacteria and also prevent receding gums?
up and down is where you are guiding the floss from the tip of the tooth towards the gums instead of back and forth in and out -- here's a video of mine showing the difference: th-cam.com/video/PDFHQKVIJpo/w-d-xo.html
The math in this is that flossing cleans the proximal surfaces of teeth (40% of the tooth as stated; 20% for mesial and 20% for distal) the other 60% is taken up by the occlusal, lingual and buccal surfaces. So each tooth surface takes up 20% and since there are 5 surfaces it equates to 100% when considering all surfaces : Lingual,Buccal,Mesial,Distal,Occlusal . Smart Teeth Talk Girl
Hey! As I said, I feel any type of flossing (as long as you're doing it properly) will benefit your mouth. However, it is generally easier to do "proper flossing techniques" with string floss. Hope this helps!
Hey there!! Need advice. My last dentist did a filling in my lower left first molar and now i can't get the floss in between the first and second molars. Do i need to get a refilling done??? I'm definitely not going back to that dentist though!!
Are you serious?? Wen the last time you went to the dentist to get your teeth a cleaning?? Cuz that way they'll see wats the next step to help get your teeth fixed
Ask your dentist for their opinion on your teeth. Everyone is different...some people need to floss, some need to waterpik, some need to proxy brush, etc. Until then, I have a video all about who benefits from waterpiks: th-cam.com/video/enk9_jNnrhw/w-d-xo.html
great question! parents can start flossing their babies teeth once they erupt! it's generally easier for parents to use floss picks! hope this helps! for more information about baby teeth here is the family hub on my website: teethtalkgirl.com/family-pregnancy
You're welcome :) Do you think there could be a way for me to contact you and show you photos of my teeth and ask you for feedback please? Once again fantastic video :)
I never thought to floss the back side of the last tooth since I think I get it with my electric brush but what the heck it couldn't hurt . I recently got tooth pulled and so left plenty of space to brush it now only have a couple teeth past canine . I had several teeth lost ( mostly wisdom back teeth )and deep cleaning and a couple fillings due to years of neglect . No dental exams , brushing once a day , flossing occasionally led to this . Oh well . Now totally into keeping appointments and flossing , brushing after almost every meal . Should we do it three times a day then ?
My gums on my lower bottom side are inflammed. I went to the dentist and they did an x Ray. They are going to do a deep cleaning. Ugh the plain is annoying.
Why do people use the same spot they used between other teeth between others.. shouldn't we be wiping it off each time or running it under water each time?
I went to the dentist appointment and I didn't have any cavities but I'm getting my filling that was in my tooth fixed on may 5th on Friday at 10:15 am I'm just nervous about it cuz it might be painful I'm just scared of a filling procedure to be honest with u does it hurt like crazy or am I being a scaredy cat ?
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THEY. NEED. TO. TEACH. THIS. IN. SCHOOL.
Or at least something like that! I NEVER knew you had to hug the tooth and I can't believe I didn't think of it before because it's so obvious!!! Thank you for making this video! It helped me a lot!:D
there is a better way to floss your teeth with The Easy Flosser. No reason to use your fingers any more. We are sure you will More than 50 dental clinics nationwide have ordered from us. www.orthomechanic.com/easy-flosser/
I remember I had a dentist come into my class in 3rd grade and show us for like 10 minutes. That's the only education I got for it and still remember
@@orthomechanic This device won't help to properly floss, as the floss string is straight it won't hug the teeth.
I totally agree. Unfortunately most kids are not taught proper dental hygiene at home or even have access to regular dental checkups. Teaching proper brushing and flossing techniques in school, in phys ed class for example would save so many people much grief later in life. The kids would grow to be healthier so it’s a win/win!
2020 and still the best dental hygiene content
THANK YOU so much for watching and commenting! Here is my updated flossing video (still from a few years ago but it's SLIGHT improved)! teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=floss
Really best content
2022 and still the best flossing video on YT haha love the energy
aw haha thank you SO much for being here :)
@@TeethTalk me too here
This is actually one of the best medical advice videos I’ve seen on TH-cam! You really made the advice sound so simple. I never knew I was flossing incorrectly doing the classic ‘seesaw’ movement. Love your enthusiasm as well. Thanks!
thank you so much for this kind comment! truly appreciate it! floss on, friend!
I am so thankful for your teaching dear Teeth Talk Girl, and this is coming from a 52 year old guy, the dentists(all of them) --they never had the patience to demo it and when they did it, they did so in fast forward mode.
I've recently discovered your channel and I'm hooked. Never stop posting videos! I love your theatrical personality!
Thank you SO much for this kind comment. Comments like this keep me going. Thank you thank you thank you! Positive vibes!
Never in my life wanted to floss so badly. so thanks!
Due to the fact that interproximal space is the best location for bacterial proliferation, I will begin to floss everyday, or at least every other day, thanks for your lovely informative video! Your sense of humor keeps me tied in 💜💜
My wisdom tooth hurt, and i just binge watch your yt videos. Thanks, bc I learned a lot about how to care my teeth. Btw your voice is so calm❤️
thank you so much for this kind comment! hope you are able to schedule an appointment soon to check your wisdom teeth!
Same! Mine are getting out this friday, and I'm binge watching her videos now. I hope you're doing better 💕
I used to floss everyday for years and for some reason I just stopped. Getting back to it now after last dental cleaning.Thanks for the videos!
Honestly, your way of conveying knowledge is so beautiful and simple. Your personality is so attractive, that I even forget about to pay attention on the audio😅
I wish more people talk about these things and not ignore them. Love your content. Subscribing right away.
thank you so much for watching! sending positive toothy vibes your way!
I used to do the wrong method thinking I was cleaning my teeth but I had a lot of decay in between my teeth even when I thought I was flossing correctly.
Now I do the right method and my teeth are better.
I just used this video to teach my 11 y/o how to floss. Thank you for uplaoding this great vid. The energy is awesome.
thank you so much!!!
I never knew I needed subscription for dental content
You make me so excited to stimulate my gums and clean my teeth. I am so hooked to your vids. Keep them coming.
yay! thank you so much for watching!!! new videos every Tuesday and Thursday :)
Thanks Whitney for this. I'm from SA and my local Dr told me to watch few of ur videos ❤️
I've never thought about the back of my last teeth, that's very good to know 😊
Just superb persentation!! Loved it!! So entertaining as well
Hi teethtalk girl, saw the reply you wrote last night and have begun today, thank you
Hugging your teeth is a wonderful way of imagining it haha, great visual
yay! thank you so much!
The sugar bugs' poop?!! 🤣🤣 That is so accurate! I can't wait to see my daughters rxn when I explain flossing to her!!
Signed,
A pre future-Pre-Dental student
Some dentist taught me this years ago. I have been doing it right!
I’m just curious. Hope you’ll answer this. Should I use the same dental floss repeatedly in all of my teeth, or is it that I should change the dental floss that I’ve use across different teeth?
we generally recommend to use a clean area of the floss strand for in-between each new tooth you're flossing. so you can slide your fingers over to use each new part of the floss. I actually have a video that gives tips on how to properly hold the floss. Hope this helps: teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=floss
Thank you!
"Sugar bug poop". I just paused, and flossed. I'm back.
Came for the dental health, stayed for the overly enthusiastic girl.
Seriously, if only I could be as passionate about ANYTHING as you are about teeth.
awwwwww thank you so much for this kind comment :) truly appreciate it!
I love your videos! I think you are incredibly entertaining and do a great job of educating people. Great job!
What are your thoughts on the toothpick flossing technique?
I REALLY enjoy your videos 😊
thank you again for your kind words! I have a video on toothpicks - hope this helps:
teethtalkgirl.com/videos/stop-using-toothpicks?rq=toothpicks
why is it that every time i watch one of your videos have to go do something to my teeth
Made me laugh and feelings blessed with this video!
I dont know what to watch first... Glad to saw your channel
thank you so much for watching!!!
your energy and mimics are so cute :) it would be better to show how to do it with your teeth. i am really struggling with my lower teeth, it takes 40 mins :(
Thank you so much for watching! This still shows flossing on a model - but I think it is an even better visual than in this video! Hope this helps: teethtalkgirl.com/videos/how-to-hold-dental-floss-properly?rq=flossing
@@TeethTalk Thanks Whitney, i checked a couple of your videos and now it actually takes 10 mins :)
0:28 Actually missing 40% of tooth surface sounds terrifying!
right!!!!
unwaxed dental floss is the best a dentist told me and it is very hard to find, and many times you have to special order it at walgreens even
Yeah!!! Now I have to go floss! Whitney your videos are awesome!
First time seeing your videos lol you so cute lol in your personality
Heheheh!! I love catching up on your older videos 😹
thank you so much for watching :) :) :)
Oh my god you're so funny, I think I'm in love. Now I just need to start loving my teeth also. Very educational, thank you!
thank you for watching!
I love this video thank you Witney you are funny
Your very stimulating! Lol....love it.....
I find it difficult to floss my teeth at the back :( any advice on this?
Take off your jaw and bam you got it lol
I wish you were my dentist 🤩
What’s the maximum time gap that should be allowed between a meal and flossing, before the bacteria from the food stuck actually starts it’s decay action on the tooth? If we really have to floss that way, then why do we need brushing then? How can it take 30 seconds to floss 32 teeth?
Dentist out there when I go to floss my teeth I first go all the way down to my gums touching them. I make sure the floss does not slap or slam on my gums.
My question is will this cause gum recession if I floss my teeth starting by touching my gums then going up and down around the tooth with a c shape?
For as long as I'm gentle is it okay and if not where do you stop at to make sure you get the bacteria and also prevent receding gums?
Should I floss before brushing or after?
either works! here's my video more about flossing or brushing first -- hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/YimNq630_ks/w-d-xo.html
@@TeethTalk thanks!
takes 30 seconds? Yeah, for every in between teeth...
I love her ... She's so funny 😂
My dentist recently put a crown on teeth and made it impossible to floss one side because it's super tight. Should I complain?
Thanks for this video! My dentist scams me and didn’t tell me this. Love from a HOBY alum!
H-O-B-Y-H-O-B-Y HOBYYYYY
This is awesome. Will floss, promise!
I have never floos before but l stop but I am going to try
Yay! It's never too late to start flossing!
What is the difference between “seesaw” and “up and down” motions?
up and down is where you are guiding the floss from the tip of the tooth towards the gums instead of back and forth in and out -- here's a video of mine showing the difference: th-cam.com/video/PDFHQKVIJpo/w-d-xo.html
Great video, very informative. Thank you. 😊
Can you do a video on how to manage dental phobia
That is a great video topic! Thank you for the suggestion! Will work on this!
Whats your thoughts on flossing vs using a waterpik?
"Flossing is good for gums & teeth (preventing cavities) and waterpik is good for gums." Thank you, totally makes sense.
Teranasorisrex research says waterpik is superior over and over
Great videos. You're super weird. I love it!
She is not weird she is unique and amazing funny girl !! Haha
In my dictionary weird is unique and funny - in a good way!
Super annoying lol
The math in this is that flossing cleans the proximal surfaces of teeth (40% of the tooth as stated; 20% for mesial and 20% for distal) the other 60% is taken up by the occlusal, lingual and buccal surfaces. So each tooth surface takes up 20% and since there are 5 surfaces it equates to 100% when considering all surfaces : Lingual,Buccal,Mesial,Distal,Occlusal . Smart Teeth Talk Girl
Bruh....
No one cares bout all that!
What's your opinion on floss picks? Are they as effective as string floss?
Hey! As I said, I feel any type of flossing (as long as you're doing it properly) will benefit your mouth. However, it is generally easier to do "proper flossing techniques" with string floss. Hope this helps!
Do I really have to hold it like dentist does? I always use my index fingers.
Hey there!! Need advice. My last dentist did a filling in my lower left first molar and now i can't get the floss in between the first and second molars. Do i need to get a refilling done??? I'm definitely not going back to that dentist though!!
Are you serious?? Wen the last time you went to the dentist to get your teeth a cleaning?? Cuz that way they'll see wats the next step to help get your teeth fixed
How many times to floss in a day?
Can I just use a waterpik instead?
Ask your dentist for their opinion on your teeth. Everyone is different...some people need to floss, some need to waterpik, some need to proxy brush, etc. Until then, I have a video all about who benefits from waterpiks: th-cam.com/video/enk9_jNnrhw/w-d-xo.html
I'm passionate about flossing as well.
YAAAS!
My cat is going crazy with all the funky sounds in the beginning
Right now I discover that i've been flossing wrong my teeths during my whole lifetime
When kids can start flossing . From which age ?
Thank you
great question! parents can start flossing their babies teeth once they erupt! it's generally easier for parents to use floss picks! hope this helps! for more information about baby teeth here is the family hub on my website: teethtalkgirl.com/family-pregnancy
Wow, look at young Whitney.
I feel so dumb I never even thought to rub the very back tooth where there isn't another tooth next to it...
Where you get that shirt ?
great question! it was sooo long ago when I was in school at a dental tradeshow! not even sure which company had them! :)
Wow nice flossing technique I want to have a dentist appointment with you haha :)
You're welcome :) Do you think there could be a way for me to contact you and show you photos of my teeth and ask you for feedback please? Once again fantastic video :)
Who’s watching in 2021!?
!!!!!!
recently watched the toothpaste one from this era...need to do an updated one of that lol
I love your voicd
I knew I was Flossing right!! 😁
That is so so so great! Thank you for watching!!!
Everytime I watch your videos, I want to floss...feel like I may have missed an area!😏
And yes I was doing it wrong for years
How do u get to be turn into c its hard
I never thought to floss the back side of the last tooth since I think I get it with my electric brush but what the heck it couldn't hurt . I recently got tooth pulled and so left plenty of space to brush it now only have a couple teeth past canine . I had several teeth lost ( mostly wisdom back teeth )and deep cleaning and a couple fillings due to years of neglect . No dental exams , brushing once a day , flossing occasionally led to this . Oh well . Now totally into keeping appointments and flossing , brushing after almost every meal . Should we do it three times a day then ?
Nice shirt !
watching 10 may 2024 😢
Didn’t realise how far up the gyms your supposed to go
same! I wasn't doing it right until dental hygiene school when I learned!
Takes 30 sec to floss?. She means per tooth or :(?
Nice cockatiel..I had a female lutino for 22 years.
I don't want no sugar poop in my mouth.
Women's teeth are always cleaner then men 😁😁😁😁
Should have seen that before my teeth got destroyed
Love the blond looks cute on you
But how to floss when you are wearing braces🥺
here's my video about braces home care - hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/AYgWjzk8UUg/w-d-xo.html
Just here because my gums are swollen and i feel really bad
My advice would be to schedule an appointment at a dental office. Sending positive vibes your way!
My gums on my lower bottom side are inflammed. I went to the dentist and they did an x Ray. They are going to do a deep cleaning. Ugh the plain is annoying.
I hope it is relieved soon! Sending you positive vibes!
nice
30 seconds if you get perfect, straight teeths. XD
Saw others touch the gum tooo far that they start bleeding
Great!!!
I will floss for you Whitney! 😍😍
i can't reach the last tooooooth 😩
here's my "how to floss far back teeth" video -- hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/aeliLBnlmmU/w-d-xo.html
Oh I wish you show how to floss at the back of teeth 🙁
Why do people use the same spot they used between other teeth between others.. shouldn't we be wiping it off each time or running it under water each time?
I went to the dentist appointment and I didn't have any cavities but I'm getting my filling that was in my tooth fixed on may 5th on Friday at 10:15 am I'm just nervous about it cuz it might be painful I'm just scared of a filling procedure to be honest with u does it hurt like crazy or am I being a scaredy cat ?
How about flossing with braces?
great question! I have a video all about home care for braces! Hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/AYgWjzk8UUg/w-d-xo.html