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Proper dental care begins at home. Between your visits to the dentist, you should be taking the necessary measures to keep your mouth healthy. Along with brushing and rinsing with mouthwash, you should also remember the importance of flossing. To… Read More
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Should You Rely on Water or String When Flossing?
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing your teeth and using mouthwash. You should always strive to floss, brush, and wash at least twice a day. But even if you keep to this schedule, you might still wonder:… Read More
Making the Most of Brushing and Flossing
Daily brushing and flossing have become so ingrained in our society that, for most adults, our oral hygiene routines are second nature. But that means we don’t think twice about whether we’re caring for our teeth properly. In fact, if… Read More
Do Your Gums Bleed When Flossing?
Are your gums bleeding after flossing? If your gums bleed when flossing you may need to adjust your dental routine. It might indicate that you need to floss more often. Bleeding gums are a common occurrence when you first start… Read More
Improve Your Flossing Technique
Brushing two to three times a day is an essential part of maintaining proper dental hygiene. However, a toothbrush has a hard time reaching all the tight spaces between your teeth. Bacteria feeds on the bits of food that… Read More
Need a New Year’s Resolution? Start Flossing!
We all know you’re lying when you tell your hygienist that you floss “a couple times a week” or “every now and then.” The American Dental Association estimates that only half of the US population flosses daily, about 30% floss… Read More
Cavities: Signs, Causes, and Prevention
Cavities are actually holes or structural damage to the two outer layers of a tooth. These layers are called enamel and dentin. Both of these layers of your teeth help protect the soft living tissue underneath called the pulp. As… Read More
Dental Care: Traditional Flossing Vs. WaterPik
The WaterPik advertises itself as a complete replacement for flossing, going as far as saying that it is superior to traditional flossing in both comfort and effectiveness. Although the product does perform well in certain key areas, it does not… Read More
Floss Fabulously and Frequently
You learned all about brushing your teeth last week. This week, we’ll focus on flossing with the proper technique and knowledge to ensure long-lasting gum health. Flossing is a part of dental hygiene that too many people skip. Some say… Read More
Preventative Dental Care: Why You Should Make Flossing a Habit
When we are children, our parents, educators, and health care advisors drill into us the habit of brushing our teeth thoroughly several times a day so that the dentist won’t have to drill away in our mouths. In kindergarten, we… Read More