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 »
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 »
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 »