How to properly floss 🦷I wish I knew this before dental school. Snap floss between each contact, hug each tooth creating a “C shape” and slide the floss way under your gumline up and down a couple times. You’ll be amazed at how far under the gumline it actually reaches. I use my all-time favorite black expanding floss from Burst Oral Care. The amount of food and plaque it grabs is unmatched! The link is in my bio- use code TAN422 for 25% off! Burst Oral Care #dentaltok #oralhygiene #expandingfl

🦷 Let’s talk about plaque (because yes … everyone gets it). Plaque is a sticky, colorless layer of bacteria that forms on your teeth every single day. Even if you brush well, it still builds up — it happens to all of us. When you brush and floss properly, most plaque is removed. When you don’t, it can harden into tartar (also called calculus) within 24–72 hours. And here’s the important part: Once plaque turns into tartar, brushing won’t remove it. Only a dental professional can. Tartar commonl