Fall is here! The time of year when the leaves are falling and the temperature is getting cooler. It's also the time to think about your oral hygiene routine! Do you know all of the steps to keep your teeth in healthy and beautiful condition? It all starts with brushing and flossing. Research shows that most people are not brushing long enough to remove the sticky bacterial film called plaque. We here at
Thomas Family Dentistry recommend an electric toothbrush with a built in two minute timer. It's proven to help you brush for the correct amount of time, with the proper speed and pressure, and can get those harder to reach spots that may be more difficult to reach with a manual toothbrush. Brushing twice daily and flossing before bedtime greatly reduces the amount of bacteria that will contact your teeth overnight and the associated acid that can contribute to cavities and gum disease. Other important tidbits to remember are to only chew gum that is sugarless and contains xylitol, to never chew on ice, and to keep your cleaning and check-up appointments!!
We are here to help you maintain and achieve your best oral health! Please call us with any questions that you may have at
918-455-0123.
God Bless,
DRT
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