Flossing for Proper Dental Hygiene

Your dentist tells you to floss every day. Do you know the reason why? Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania wants their patients in the Philadelphia, PA area to know why flossing every day is so important for keeping healthy gums and teeth.

When we eat and drink, food particles and plaque build up on our teeth. Plaque is a clear film of bacteria that forms several hours after brushing. Plaque forms on all surfaces of the teeth, including in between them. If plaque is not removed, it can harden and turn into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist. When plaque and tartar sit on the teeth for a long time, the gums begin to recede and form deep pockets. This allows bacteria to reach down even further and cause infection. If not treated, this can lead to tooth loss.

Along with brushing two to three times per day, flossing is absolutely necessary to remove the plaque from between your teeth. Flossing can be done before brushing or after brushing. The important part is to just get it done. Make sure to floss both sides of every space, paying extra attention to your molars. Though the molars are harder to reach, they do the most chewing so they especially need to be flossed. Flossing is integral for the health of your teeth and your gums.

We have four locations is the Philadelphia, PA area. To learn more information about Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, call us at (215) 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.

Piezosurgery Technology at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania

Using the safest technology for our patients is of the utmost importance to us. That is why we choose to use Piezosurgery technology here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The Piezosurgery technology allows us to safely cut bone tissue while minimizing trauma to the soft tissue surrounding the area.

Bone grafts are a procedure to repair defects in the jaw. The Piezosurgery technology is a tool for cutting bone, which we use when we perform bone grafts. The precision and sensitivity that the tool provides us allows us to cut the bone with minimal trauma to the soft tissues. This makes healing faster and easier on the patient. In fact, the Piezosurgery technology actually promotes healing.

If you are interested in learning more about the technology we use at any of our four locations in the Philadelphia, PA area, give us a call at (215) 463-4141 or visit the Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania website, www.oralsurgerypa.com. 

Correct Teeth Brushing for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Brushing your teeth removes plaque to keep healthy teeth and gums. It must be done multiple times a day to keep plaque away. Though brushing two to three times a day is great, it also needs to be done correctly to provide all of its benefits. Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in the Philadelphia, PA area wants their patients to understand how to take the best care of their mouth.

Plaque begins to form several hours after brushing. A brushing session should last two minutes each time. A great way to get a balanced brushing and to keep track of time is to split the mouth into four sections and brush each section for thirty seconds each. Brush every surface of the tooth; the front, the inside, the chewing surfaces, and the backs of your back molars. Make sure to brush your tongue, cheeks, and the roof of your mouth, also, as bacteria can also collect in these places.

Brush strokes should be small and light. Short up-and-down strokes will provide the best cleaning. Keep a light touch when brushing; brushing too hard can irritate gums and wear down enamel. Soft bristles and a light scrub are all that is needed to remove plaque.

Keeping good care of your teeth and gums is vital for the health of your mouth and your entire body. Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania has four locations in the Philadelphia, PA area. To schedule an appointment, call us at (215) 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.