Transcript Oral-B Superfloss

Oral-B Superfloss
DEH 16
Reina Ligeralde
Fall 2007
Why Floss?
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Brushing alone cleanses only 65%.
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Flossing cleans about 30% of the tooth's surface.
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You should only floss the teeth you want to keep!
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Proper Flossing Technique
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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.
Why Oral-B Superfloss?
3 sections in each strand:
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A stiffened end
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A spongy floss
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A regular floss
All work together for
maximum benefits.
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Ideal For Braces
The stiffened end
allows threading.
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Ideal for Bridges
A Floss Threader with Floss
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Ideal for Wide Gaps
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Superfloss Vs. Regular Floss
Thickness of spongy floss: ~ 1.5 mm
Thickness of regular floss: ~ 0.5 mm
3 times the thickness!
vs.
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Remember to Floss in a C-Shape
The regular floss
removes plaque.
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Other Product Features
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Has the ADA Seal of Acceptance
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Clinically proven to fight gum disease
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50 pre-measured strands per box for $3.29
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Available in regular or mint flavor
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Resources
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http://dentalcare.com/soap/products/floss_sup.htm
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http://www.oralbprofessional.com/us/products/inter/
intersuper.asp
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http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/dbguide/
listing.asp?manufacturer_id=936
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http://www.saveyoursmile.com/healtharticles/
flossing.html