For the most part, most people get the basic idea of good dental hygiene right. It means brushing and flossing your teeth every day to avoid the excessive buildup of dental plaque. However, not everyone realizes just how big of a problem dental plaque is, or how diligent you have to be to successfully stop it from lingering on your teeth too long. For example, it’s important to brush your teeth at least twice every day, not just once, and you can improve your routine by flossing right before bed time. Being consistent and thorough is the only way to effectively remove plaque before it has a chance to calcify into tartar and become a much bigger threat to your oral health.
The consequences of not sticking to a good hygiene routine can vary for everyone, but many of the concerns stem from the impact that certain oral bacteria have on your teeth, gums, and oral tissues. These can include:
It doesn’t take much for some oral health concerns to develop, and ignoring a good hygiene routine is one of the easiest ways. To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).
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