1) 即使我不刷牙或使用牙線，我的牙齦通常也會出血。這是為什麼？My gums are usually bleeding even when I am not brushing my teeth or flossing. Why is that?

這通常是牙齦炎的徵兆，並且如果你不正確地照顧你的牙齒和牙齦就會發生這種情況。如果每天刷牙和使用牙線，出血應在一周內顯著減少。如果沒有，你應該去看牙醫。

It’s generally a sign of gingivitis and tends to happen if you don’t care for your teeth and gums properly. If you brush and floss daily, the bleeding should significantly decrease within a week. If it doesn’t, you should see a dentist.

2) 我應該如何處理用過的牙線？How should I dispose of my used floss?

你應該把你的牙線扔進廢紙簍。不要試圖保存或重複使用，因為它充滿了細菌。

You should throw your floss away into the wastebasket. Do not attempt to save it or reuse it, as it is full of bacteria.

3) 使用牙線會造成牙齒間的間隙變大嗎？Does flossing make inter-dental gaps bigger?

不，這不是真的！事實上，避免使用牙線只會導致牙齦疾病，從長遠來看，會使牙縫變得更大。

No, it is not true! In fact, avoiding flossing only results in gum disease, in the long run it make the inter-dental gaps bigger.

4) 它會幫助我的牙齒更白嗎？Will it help my teeth be more white?

不，但它會保持你的牙齦和牙齒健康，並有助於防止牙齒之間的牙菌斑和蛀牙，這可能會使牙齒變得黑暗和醜陋。

No, but it will keep your gums and teeth healthy, and help prevent plaque and cavities between your teeth, which could grow dark and ugly.

5) 我每天都要用牙線嗎？Do I have to floss every day?

是的，最好每頓飯後都用牙線清潔牙齒。至少你應該在睡覺前使用牙線清潔牙齒。

Yes, it’s best to floss after every meal. At least you should floss before you go to bed.

6) 在什麼年齡我應該開始使用牙線？At what age should I start flossing?

沒有具體的起始年齡; 一旦你的手和手指可以處理它，你就應該盡快開始。

There is no specific starting age; once your hands and fingers can manage it, you should start ASAP.