The Bad News
 Although
most people are aware of the necessity for proper
daily tooth brushing, and flossing, few people realize
that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against
a wide variety of serious health problems! When you
don't brush and floss effectively or frequently enough,
your mouth's normal population of bacteria multiplies
on your teeth and gums, depositing a sticky 'plaque'
substance. These colonies of germs then cause a series
of destructive changes that damage your teeth, gums
and jawbone. In addition to getting cavities, gum
disease, pain and infection, the bacterial invasion
enters your blood stream and increases your risk for
a whole host of systemic problems like heart disease,
stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes complications
and pregnancy complications.
The Good News
But it's not all bad news. After all, it's your
mouth. You can control your oral health by simply
establishing a solid habit of brushing twice daily
with a soft toothbrush using the proper technique,
quality toothpaste, fluoride supplements, as well
as flossing carefully twice daily. These days there
are a host of advanced toothpastes, rinses and electric
toothbrushes that can help you do a much more thorough
job then was possible in the past. The most effective
thing you can do is to call the office for an evaluation
of your condition and get some advice as to which
of the many new products would benefit you most. If
we don’t have them here in the office for you,
we can help you obtain them.
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