Brushing and Flossing: The Perfect Pair for Your Bright Smile

(We answer your key questions)

Introduction

We all want a radiant smile, but beyond the sparkle, what truly matters is that it's healthy. We know that brushing your teeth with good toothpaste is essential, but often we ask ourselves:
Do I really need to floss? Should it be before or after brushing? What's the best time to do it?

At ONAK, we are here to make your life easier. We clarify the most common questions about this unbeatable oral hygiene duo: brushing and flossing.

Why You Need Both: The Synergy of Brushing and Flossing

Imagine cleaning your house... but only sweeping the middle of the living room. What about the corners, the spaces under the furniture? Dirt accumulates there too.

The same happens with your mouth:

🪥 Brushing cleans the most visible surfaces: the front, back, and chewing surfaces. Among other things, brushing helps distribute key ingredients like theobromine, essential for protecting enamel.

🧵 Flossing is your secret tool to access the spaces between your teeth and under the gum line, where your toothbrush can't reach. This is where much of the bacterial plaque that causes interdental cavities and problems like gingivitis hides.

🔗 Together, they form an unbeatable team. Cleaning is much more complete when you use them in combination.

Floss Before or After Brushing? The Big Question

It's a very common question. And although both options offer benefits, most professionals agree:

👉 Floss BEFORE brushing.

Why? Because by first removing food debris between your teeth, subsequent brushing will be much more effective. Additionally, it allows the theobromine from the paste or tablet to penetrate better into the interdental spaces.

What if I do it afterward? That's fine. The important thing is to do it daily. But if you're starting out or want to optimize, try using it beforehand.

How Long Should I Brush For?

⌛ Two minutes. No more, no less. That's the ideal time recommended by dentists worldwide.

Less time usually means incomplete cleaning. Two minutes allow you to:

• Clean all surfaces of all teeth.

• Maximize the ingredients in your toothpaste, dental cream, or toothpaste tablets

• Strengthen enamel and reduce plaque buildup.

🧠 Onak Tip: Divide your mouth into four sections (upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left) and spend 30 seconds on each. Many electric toothbrushes have timers that make this easy.

When Is the Best Time to Floss?

🕒 Once a day is enough, but do it consistently.
The best time: at night, before your last brush of the day.

Why? Because saliva production decreases at night, and saliva is our natural ally against bacteria. If you clean thoroughly before bed, you reduce the risk of cavities and gingivitis while you sleep.

Prefer to do it in the morning? Perfect! The important thing is to incorporate it into your daily routine, at the time that best suits you.

Your Ideal Routine for a Top Smile😁

1. 🧵 Floss (First):

   • Use a clean section for each space.

   • Form a “C” around each tooth and gently slide it under the gum line.

2. 🪥 Brushing (2 Minutes):

   • Use 1 or 2 ONAK tablets.

   • Brush with circular or sweeping motions from the gum towards the tooth.

   • Don't forget your tongue: it's key for fresh breath.

3. 💧 Rinse (Optional):

   • Spit out excess paste, but don't rinse with too much water.

   • If you use mouthwash, this is the best time to use it.

Remember

Brushing + Flossing = Healthy and lasting smile.
Adopting this routine is a small change with big benefits. You just need to:

✔ Floss before brushing
✔ Brush for a full 2 minutes
✔ Be consistent, at least once a day (ideally at night)

And remember: a healthy smile is visible on the outside, but built from within!

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