Friday, October 7, 2011

Dental Hygiene Month

By Akindman,


National Dental Hygiene Month Just Keeps Getting Better! 

Are You Ready to Celebrate this October?


Brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day remains a critical component to maintaining a healthy smile.


Proper flossing or interdental cleaning removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gum line and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.


Rinsing your mouth each day with an anti-microbial mouth rinse is another important step in preventing the gum disease known as gingivitis.


Chewing sugar-free gum after eating is clinically proven to be an important part of good oral health. It stimulates the most important natural defense against tooth decay - saliva - which, in turn helps fight cavities, neutralize plaque acids, remineralize enamel to strengthen teeth and wash away food particles. (American Dental Hygienists Association)





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