Brushing

Brushing

Brushing is the best way to remove cavity and gum disease causing plaque and other debris from your teeth. Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria release acids that attack tooth enamel.

Repeated attacks can cause the enamel to break down eventually resulting in cavities. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden in to calculus or tartar. Brushing and cleaning between teeth become more difficult when tartar collects above the gum line. The gum tissue can become swollen or may bleed. This is called gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal (gum) disease.

Oral hygiene and general health are strongly connected. Recent studies have shown that neglecting your dental care may also be damaging your heart, increasing your risk for stroke, making it harder to control diabetes, contributing to low birth weight babies and now possible links to pancreatic cancer. More simply put poor dental hygiene leads to inflamed gums, which is basically giving dangerous bacteria and open door to enter your body.

Our practice believes power toothbrushes are the best choice for all age groups. They effectively remove plaque and are safe for all kinds of dental work and enamel. It is recommended that you brush your teeth two times a day with ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste.