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.
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