DO YOUR GUMS BLEED WHEN BRUSHING?

Christina SAYS!

Bleeding gums are mainly due to insufficent plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This can lead to gingivitis or inflamed gums. If this plaque is not removed, it may harden into tartar and this will eventually lead to more bleeding, and a form of gum and bone disease, known as periodontitis. Daily brushing, flossing and regular dental appointments can help with plaque removal.

Some tips!

- Brush your teeth after every meal.

- Use a soft-bristle toothbrush instead of a hard one.

- Floss your teeth twice a day

- Visit us at least once every 6 months for your regular check-ups and cleaning.

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WHAT'S PLAQUE?

Melissa SAYS!

Plaque is bateria that joins together and attaches it self to the tooth surface and underneath the gum line. When plaque is not removed it starts to harden to the tooth surface and gum line within 48 hours. Brushing and flossing regularly helps in the removal of plaque. When plaque hardens it turns into calculus and tartar at which point it needs to be removed by a dental hygienist. Regular dental cleanings and checkups help in the removal of calculus and tartar to prevent tooth decay (cavities) and periodantal disease (gum disease), which in turn may cause tooth loss, heart disease and strokes. For more information be sure to visit your dental hygienist.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FLOSSING

Mira SAYS!

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you had a whiter and brighter smile? Now, more then ever, it's a lot easier and affordable to do so! There is many different whitening products that can help you achieve that whiter, brighter smile that you always wanted. From in-office, take-home and the most affordable, Whitestrips. However, even after whitening, remember that the most important and effective way to keep your teeth white is by brushing twice a day and flossing.

Although flossing helps your teeth be whiter and brighter, it is essential in avoiding gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss and studies have also shown that flossing can help prevent heart disease and strokes. Tooth decay is caused by plaque, a sticky substance that forms between your teeth,  that can not be seen while looking in the mirror. If the plaque is not removed by regular dental cleanings, brushing and flossing, combined with the sugars and starches in the food we eat, creates acid that attacks the tooth enamel. Brushing removes the plaque on the surface of your teeth, but flossing is essential to removing it from between your teeth, so between your regular dental visits, be sure to floss everyday to keep your teeth whiter, brighter and healthier.

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