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The Benefits of Flossing

Posted February 25, 2017

When you think about keeping your pearly whites strong and healthy, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you thought of flossing or brushing, you’re not alone. Still, would you be surprised to learn that inadequate flossing may have a bad effect on your teeth and on your overall health?

As you may know, removing plaque and bad bacteria from your enamel and your gum line is vital to your dental health. If you do not remove plaque, it will eventually harden into tartar. Sadly, trying to remove tartar at home can be dangerous to your teeth. To avoid this issue, you should try to clean below your gum line with floss since a toothbrush can’t reach that area. If you fail to remove this harmful plaque from your gum line, you could ultimately end up with gum disease. Gum disease, if not treated, will damage your jaw bone and the tissue that holds your pearly whites in place.

Similarly, if you don’t keep your gums clean, they could inflame. If you are suffering from gum disease, your gums could pull away from your teeth and expose their roots. Unfortunately, this means bad bacteria and germs from your teeth and gums can affect the health of your entire body. If this does happen to you, you will be more susceptible to diseases such as heart disease, respiratory issues, and even dementia.

If you’re interested in hearing more about the care we can provide or would like to learn more about flossing in [city], [state], please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. Our dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], and the rest of our team will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have. We’re excited to hear from you.

Why You Should Change Your Toothbrush

Posted October 1, 2016

As you probably know, brushing your teeth is an extremely important part of your oral hygiene routine. You may have also heard that brushing your teeth can actually help you protect the health of your entire body. If you don’t brush well, you may experience a number of issues–but did you know that if you don’t care for your toothbrush well you could be putting your oral health in danger?

You see, if you don’t care for your toothbrush well, you could accidentally be allowing more germs and bacteria into your mouth. If you have an issue such as gum disease, this bacteria could enter your bloodstream, causing even more issues. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to avoid issues such as these. For instance, please remember to let your toothbrush air dry after every use. You should also store your brush upright and leave it in an open area–not in a drawer. You should also make sure your brush doesn’t come in contact with anyone else’s.

You should also remember to get a new toothbrush, or a new head if you use an electric brush, about once every three months. However, you may need to replace your brush sooner if your bristles have frayed. You should also replace your brush after you deal with an illness. You see, your brush won’t kill bad bacteria, meaning bad bacteria can stay on your brush after you’ve been sick and be harbored in frayed bristles.

If you have any more question about how to care for your toothbrush, or about when you should replace it, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], and our team will gladly answer any questions you have. We will also examine your teeth and gums and give you personalized advice. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, please don’t hesitate to contact [pratice_name] at [phone]. We are eager to hear from you.

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