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Plaque is that soft, sticky stuff that builds up on your teeth over time. It contains legions of bacteria. Left untreated it will eventually lead to gum disease, bad breath and tooth loss. Frequent brushing and flossing are required to keep plaque at bay. But it's virtually impossible to remove all plaque without the skills of your professional dental hygienist. In other words, you're going to need some help. Call our office today to schedule your next routine teeth cleaning to receive help with your plaque removal!
The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'How Should I Clean and Store My Toothbrush?'
Forget Your Toothbrush? Sunscreen? Check. Phone charger? Check. Toothbrush? Oops. If you find yourself temporarily without a toothbrush, Dr. Messina says you can rinse vigorously with water to wash away some of that cavity-causing bacteria. You could also put some toothpaste on a clean washcloth or your clean finger in a pinch. When you finally get to the nearest drugstore, look for a toothbrush with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. If there aren’t any Seal products, buy the softest brush you can find. Proper Toothbrush Transport Letting your toothbrush air dry is how you keep your toothbrush clean at home, but that’s not always possible on vacation. What’s a traveling toothbrush to do? “I’m a big fan of resealable plastic bags. Keeping your toothbrush clean and out of contact with other things is more important that making sure it’s dry on vacation,” Dr. Messina says. “A bag keeps your toothbrush separate from everything else in your luggage. When you get there, pop it open and let your brush air dry.” To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Please take our recommendation to have your teeth cleaned by our hygienist on a regular basis. Having any build-up of plaque and tartar removed will not only give you fresh breath and a clean and pleasing smile, it will help you to keep your natural teeth and lessen the chances of serious health conditions developing. Even if you are meticulous about cleaning your teeth every day, there are areas that are often missed or hard to reach that allow plaque and bacteria to form. Our hygienist will carefully inspect your teeth to ensure all areas of your teeth are once again very clean. Northside Dental Group David Henry,
DMD William L.
Boteler, DDS Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS 550 East Northside Dr. Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1555 NorthsideDentalGroup.com
Plaque is that soft, sticky stuff that builds up on your teeth over time. It contains legions of bacteria. Left untreated it will eventually lead to gum disease, bad breath and tooth loss.
