Dental Care La Canada Flintridge CA

Do I really need to floss?

30% of all tooth surfaces cannot be reached with a brush. Therefore even if your brushing was 100% perfect you are only 66% complete. Another tip, Starting to floss even once a week from never flossing, is increasing your production 100%. Floss provides stimulation to the gum tissues, increasing oxygen flow to the area, and increasing regeneration of the tissues. Contact points between the teeth need to be cleaned with floss to reduce decay. Bacteria between the teeth will increase gingivitis and periodontal disease.

The softer the bristle the better.

Pressure from a hard brush or pressing too hard on the teeth can remove the fluoride rich layer of the teeth. You can etch, abrade or damage the enamel and root surfaces, weakening them. This can increase decay, sensitivity to cold and will cause recession of the gum line.
Above tips from: dentalhygienecare.ca

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Flintridge Dental Studio
Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 USA

Dental Care Services in: La Canada Flintridge, Altadena
Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank areas of California

What is Scaling?

Scaling is the act of removing calculus, plaque and stain from the teeth. You may recognize this procedure from your last routine maintenance appointment with your Dentist or Dental Hygienist. Calculus must be removed to promote the healing of the tissues, and reattachment of any damaged tissues. After a thorough scaling you can expect some regeneration of the gingival tissues. It is very important to remove any new plaque daily. Please note, damage from Periodontal Disease cannot be reversed, it can be slowed or arrested (stopped).
Above tip from: dentalhygienecare.ca

Dentistry
Flintridge Dental Studio
Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 USA

Dental Care Services in: La Canada Flintridge, Altadena
Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank areas of California

What is Periodontal Disease?

When Gingivitis is left untreated new types of bacteria can form. These new strains of bacteria are generally stronger (more virulent), there are higher numbers of concentration (more of them). The bacteria tend to migrate down the root of the tooth (beyond the gum-line), creating a periodontal pocket. This is what causes destruction of the bone and other soft tissues below the gum-line. This can occur localized (specific areas) or generalized (more than 50% of the teeth). Periodontal Disease is diagnosed by a Dentist, using radiographs and certain measurements from a Periodontal Assessment. Periodontal Disease causes permanent damage. The goal is to slow or arrest (stop) the disease.
Above tip from: dentalhygienecare.ca

Dentistry
Flintridge Dental Studio
Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 USA

Dental Care Services in: La Canada Flintridge, Altadena
Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank areas of California