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Flossing 101

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Liberty Dental Care P.C. wishes you a great New Year full of positive energy and above all, great oral health! The New Year always welcomes us with new possibilities, rejuvenation, goals of fixing what didn’t work the prior year, and hopes of sticking to those very same goals. Last year, we suggested that you smile into the New Year with confidence. This year let’s focus on something just as simple yet even more instrumental in your oral healthcare routine. Grab a seat and let’s floss for a bit. It’s probably the most common piece of advice we here at our dentist’s office near Woodhaven Queens – floss daily – but do we ever listen? When was the last time you flossed? We’ll cover our ears, come on, say it out loud; was it this morning? last night? last week? or perhaps never? Well, we are here to tell you that it’s never ever ever too late to begin flossing. It is a daily habit that our teeth depend on to remain plaque-free, Tartar-free, and not to mention, free of gum disease. How does flossing really work? We accumulate plaque on a daily basis. It is a sticky film that lies on our teeth and in between crevices. This plaque carries bacteria, which in turn releases acids that can lead to tooth decay. Once this plaque begins to build and harden between our teeth, it shows up as tartar (also known as dental calculus). Tartar can only be removed by your dentist with a cleaning or for more extreme cases a deep cleaning. By flossing daily you are able to remove the plaque that develops into tartar and are better able to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. What do we get from flossing daily? We avoid gum disease. Gum disease manifests itself in many ways and the early onset starts with gingivitis, which is attributed with a swelling of the gums due to tartar buildup. We avoid bad breath. While brushing twice a day aids in keeping our teeth and mouth clean, it can not reach every crevice in between […]

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