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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Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bad breath (halitosis) can be embarrassing and may cause anxiety. It's no wonder store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to combat this condition. But many of these products are mere temporary measures.

Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with proper dental hygiene. If simple self-care techniques don't solve the problem, you may want to see your dentist or doctor to be sure a more serious condition isn't causing your bad breath.

Above article from mayoclinic.com

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