A finger shield combination and method for using the same for improved dental hygiene during the flossing of teeth. First and second finger shields have tubular sheaths for receiving first and second fingers. Adhesive tabs can be adhered partially to the tubular sheaths and partially to the fingers of the user to constrict the tubular sheaths and retain the finger shields. The adhesive tabs can be angled proximally past the proximal ends of the finger shields and can separably couple the first and second finger shields. The first finger shield can be applied to a forefinger, the second finger shield can be applied to a thumb, and a third finger shield can be applied to the middle finger. At least one stave disposed longitudinally along the tubular sheath of one of the finger shields can prevent constriction by the dental floss.
