June 26, 2008
Preventing Gum Disease By Flossing Your Teeth
Flossing is a critical step in creating the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. Using dental floss before brushing teeth can help remove food debris that get stuck in between teeth and gums. Brush your mouth every after meal because there is more bacteria on the tongue and on the roof of your mouth than on teeth. It is ideal to brush teeth twice a day to get rid of bacteria that multiplies fast.
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it breaks up and removes plaque from between teeth and at the gum line, where periodontal disease often begins. Having proper oral hygiene has been shown to fight bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. If you are under medication it you should inform your dentist so that proper treatment should be given.
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