Flossing Techniques for Healthy Smiles

Is your flossing technique up to snuff? It’s good to review technique every once in awhile, to make sure your teeth are getting as clean as possible. When flossing, use a thread that is roughly 18 inches long. This allows you to clean each tooth with a clean section of thread, avoiding cross-contamination of different parts of your mouth. Wrap... read more »

Dental Care: The Little Things (Or Not!)

Sometimes it’s easy to let the little things slide. However, oral health is no small thing! You cannot afford to forget the basics of at-home dental care. First, flossing is vital for your oral health--don’t miss it! Floss (or use another interdental cleaner) once a day. It only takes 2-3 minutes to clean in between all of your teeth, and... read more »

How Can Flossing Help Your Pearly Whites?

Daily flossing of your pearly whites removes oral debris, food particles, bacteria, and plaque stuck in between the teeth. Taking the time to floss makes you less susceptible to gingivitis--gum disease that arises from hardened plaque. Plaque will irritate your gum tissue, causing gum sensitivity if it is not removed daily. After plaque hardens into a mineral deposit called tartar,... read more »