Flossing is a very important daily step in maintaining good oral hygiene. Dental floss is a thin string that can be waxed, unwaxed, plain or flavored. The technique can be awkward to do at first, but with practice, flossing will become easier and together with brushing, should be a part of ones daily routine.
The proper technique used in flossing is to wrap the floss between the thumb and forefinger of both hands and beginning with the molars, wrap the floss around each tooth, working it up and down several times on each side of the tooth. This motion will remove food particles and more importantly, it will remove the plaque that builds up. Flossing may cause some minor bleeding at first but after a few times, the bleeding should stop. Flossing should be done at least once a day, in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Bay Parkway Dental Associates
8502 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11214
(718) 373-5000
Monday: | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Tuesday: | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Wednesday: | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Thursday: | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Friday: | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Saturday: | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Sunday: | Closed |
To request an appointment, you can call us or fill out our contact form and a member of our staff will be in touch with you.
Below are the Medical History and Privacy Policy forms you'll need to complete on your first visit. You can expedite matters by downloading these forms, completing them at home and handing them to our staff when you arrive for your initial visit to our office.
Patient History Form
HIPPA Form
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We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Care Credit along with personal checks for payment. If you have any questions regarding the financing of your treatment, please speak to our helpful office staff. We also accept most major insurance plans, including CIGNA, GHI, Aetna, Liberty Mutual and Northeast Dental Plan, as well as many others. To find out if we accept your plan, please call our office.