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Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits

How your dentist in Lansing, MI, can help you have a healthy smile

Do you want to fight gum and periodontal disease? Do you want to have a healthy smile for life? Of course, you do, and to do that, you must practice good oral hygiene habits. Read on to learn how Dr. Scott Stone of Smiles by Stone Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Lansing, MI, can help you do so.

Maintaining a healthy smile

Gum disease, periodontal disease, and tooth decay are three main problems keeping you from enjoying a healthy smile. They all have one thing in common, and that is bacterial plaque. The sticky, white film that forms on your teeth is called plaque. Plaque contains millions of harmful bacteria. If the plaque and bacteria aren't removed, they produce toxins that begin to destroy your mouth.

Your gums become inflamed, red, swollen, and puffy. They may bleed when you brush or floss. You now have gum disease. Fortunately, you can reverse gum disease if you:

  • Brush after meals and before bed, using a soft toothbrush and a toothpaste containing fluoride. Use a gentle, circular motion, cleaning all the surfaces of all the teeth, and along the gumline. You can also gently brush your tongue, a prime place for bacteria to thrive.
  • Floss at least once each day, making sure you wrap the floss around each tooth as you go down in between your teeth. This wrapping technique helps keep the floss against the tooth surface, cleaning it more effectively.
  • Don’t forget to visit your dentist at least once each year for a checkup and x-rays. Regular dental visits help keep dental issues small and easily treatable, saving you time, money, and stress too.

You can save your smile by keeping good oral hygiene habits! To learn more, talk with an expert. call Dr. Scott Stone of Smiles by Stone Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Lansing, MI, at (517) 482-5546. Call now!

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