At Carmi Family Dental we are pleased to provide a wide range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry. We are happy to serve patients from Carmi , Fairfield, Harrisburg, Eldorado, McLeansboro, Albion, Mt Carmel and Mt Vernon in Illinois, as well as Mt Vernon and Evansville Indiana.
Showing posts with label routine oral hygiene care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label routine oral hygiene care. Show all posts
The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. “Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums,” says Dr. Matthew Messina. The solution: Use a soft toothbrush with the ADA Seal of Acceptance at the proper pressure. “Don’t think ‘scrub.’ Think ‘massage,’” he says. “Save the hard toothbrush for cleaning the grout in the bathroom tile.” To read the entire article please visitMouthHealthy.org
Sticky plaque -- food, saliva, and bacteria -- starts to form on your teeth after you eat, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel. Untreated plaque turns into tartar, which builds under gum lines and is hard to remove with flossing. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it is. Bacteria in plaque causes inflammation and leads to gum disease. Having high blood sugar often makes gum disease worse. The above article is from: WebMD.com
Daily flossing is an important component of plaque removal, but it’s one that many people avoid because they find flossing painful. But the right flossing products can make flossing easy and painless. Many people think that standard dental floss is the only effective product for tooth flossing. But there are many products to meet the needs of people of all ages with any type of dental condition. If one of these conditions applies to you, consider some specialized flossing options:
You have sensitive gums. If you have sensitive teeth and gums that bleed easily, choose a soft floss, such as Oral-B’s Satin Floss, that slides easily and comfortably between the teeth
You have braces. If you wear braces or have dentures, that doesn’t mean that you can’t floss. Try a specialized floss, such as Oral-B’s Super Floss, which has a stiff end that you can thread beneath the main wire of your braces and a spongy component that slides easily between the teeth
You have a child. It’s important to teach children the benefits of flossing at a young age. You can start teaching children to floss their teeth at about age 5-7 years, but many children are less than enthusiastic, and they may complain that flossing hurts or is difficult. Try a kid-friendly flossing tool, such as the Oral-B Stages flossers, which are designed to be easy for children to handle and feature kid-friendly characters
You have difficulty manipulating floss. Try an electric flosser, such as the Oral-B Hummingbird. An electric flosser is neat and easy, especially if you don’t like reaching into the back of your mouth. And an electric flosser provides the right amount of pressure to leave your gums feeling pleasantly stimulated.
The Importance of Hygiene Visits Have your teeth cleaned to stay healthy! When plaque and tartar build up on your teeth, it can no longer be removed by daily brushing. It is important to have your teeth cleaned by our professional hygienist to keep them free of cavities, your gums free from infection, and your breath fresh. All of these problems can be taken care of with regular cleanings to keep your smile looking its healthiest.
Medical research has also shown that if you develop gum disease, it can worsen or contribute to the development of life-threatening conditions like heart disease, stroke, or diabetes. Please take our recommendation seriously to stay healthy. Carmi Family Dental Dr. Timothy Roser, DMD 1000 West Main Street Carmi, IL 62821 (618) 382-8300 CarmiFamilyDental.com
The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. “Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums,” says Dr. Matthew Messina.
