I remember the first time I learned how to floss properly. It was while working as an associate many years ago in Southampton with Dr. Norman Schenk, one of my early mentors. He was a great man. Kind to everyone, even under the most trying of circumstances. It was embarrassing because I had already been out of dental school for two years and didn’t know the correct flossing technique. In my defense however, I was never taught how to floss correctly, not even in dental school!
My philosophy today on flossing is really quite simple: You don’t have to floss everyday…only the days you eat! And you don’t have to floss all your teeth…only the ones you want to keep. Don’t waste your time with the rest!
If you’re not sure about what you are doing then please ask us. After all, you know we give “homework” here and we expect you to do it, and properly. So, if you haven’t been shown how, then shame on us. Any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact me or the office, Dr. Laurence Stone in Doylestown, PA, today to schedule your next appointment and we can talk more about this. See you soon!
