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The Importance Of Maintaining Your Oral Health

smiling_teeth_Pic1_copy_copyMaintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly.

It is important to get in the habit of good oral hygiene to benefit your over-all well being. There are great benefits to maintaing the health of your teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth at least two to three times a day with fluoride toothpaste is one important way to care for your pearly whites. Spend at least two minutes brushing and covering every area of your mouth, including your gum line. In addition, flossing your teeth at least once a day can be another critical step in oral health.


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Without proper dental care, plaque buildup and other more severe problems can occur. One of the consequences of improper oral care is gum disease, gingivitis and tooth decay. One of the leading causes of gum disease is plaque. Plaque is a film that builds up along the gum line and traps food and germs. Once plaque settles in, it begins attacking your gums which causes soreness and bleeding.

The second and more serious stage in gum disease is called periodontitis. Periodontitis occurs when gingivitis has been left untreated and has progressed to this next level. As a result your teeth will become swollen and form pockets that can collect food particles and may become infected. If not treated your teeth will begin to loosen, resulting in tooth loss.

To avoid gum disease and tooth decay all together, brush, floss and rinse with fluoride everyday and visit your dentist for checkups regularly.

For more information on how to properly care for your teeth, visit Perfect Smiles Dental Studio at 18984 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 or call (661) 251-5556

http://www.perfectsmilesdentalstudio.net/

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The Importance Of Maintaining Your Oral Health

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