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finger-wrap method for holding dental floss

cut a piece of dental floss 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 in.) long. wrap one end around your left middle finger and the other end around your right middle finger, until your hands are about 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) apart.

current as of: august 6, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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