You might be pretty good about brushing your teeth in the morning and before you go to bed. Maybe you’ve even invested in a high-end electric toothbrush — a show of commitment to your oral hygiene. But there’s a little-known secret about oral health that may come as a surprise, and without it, you’re still […]
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You know flossing is important for your dental health because your dentist tells you every time you go for a visit. Maybe you’ve even been really good and stepped up your flossing game to daily status. This time, the dentist will give you a pat on the back, you think to yourself as you walk […]
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I’ve been a dental hygienist for more than 25 years and know the challenges my patients have with flossing. Through the years, I’ve seen that many do not clean between their teeth. Patients hate flossing. They state that floss is difficult to wrap around their fingers and it gets stuck between their teeth. Patients with […]
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What is clear is the need for a remedy to fight against periodontal disease. Research from the Center for Disease Control shows that one out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease. If this is left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. To address the need for better […]
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Flossing as it’s known today started in the United States as early as 1815, when an American dentist, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, introduced the idea of using waxed silken thread as floss. Later, he published a book, A Practical Guide to the Management of Teeth that emphasized the importance of brushing and flossing daily. The […]
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