You may have been told before to remember to always brush and floss. Brushing your teeth is an essential part of removing food particles and bacteria and keeping your breath smelling fresh. But what is the point of flossing? The team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, is here today to talk about this step of your oral hygiene routine and keeping your periodontal tissue healthy.
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It’s recommended that you floss at least once a day to help remove plaque from between your teeth. This is an important part of your routine because your toothbrush may not be able to remove each food particle that gets trapped. Flossing helps remove food particles, prevent plaque buildup, and helps you avoid bad breath. When you floss, be sure to use a long enough piece of string and cup around each of your dental structures. If you have not included this as a regular step in your routine, you may notice that your gums feel sensitive or may bleed afterward. This should go away after a few days, but if you notice that it continues, you should seek professional advice.
Your Gums Protect Your Smile
If we did not have gum tissue in our smile, our teeth would have nothing to properly support them. Our gingival tissue helps keep our teeth in place, protects us from harmful bacteria entering our bodies, and can help shape our smile. This tissue acts as a seal between our mouths and our bloodstreams. Without it, bacteria could enter our bodies and cause several problems. If you do not take proper care of your oral tissue, your gums may recede and can become red and sensitive. Common problems like gingivitis or tooth loss can lead to our oral tissue receding and becoming more sensitive, which can negatively affect our oral and physical health. Lost teeth will need to be replaced with a bridge, dentures, or other prosthetic to improve your ability to chew and talk.
We Can Help You Manage Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and happens when plaque builds up on our gum lines. Deep cleanings may need to be done to help reverse the effects of gingivitis and prevent it from worsening into periodontal disease. If this infection is not caught in time or treated correctly, it can begin to advance into a further stage of the disease. Untreated disease can cause issues like bad breath, gum recession, tooth loss, and more. Our team can help avoid these problems and manage your symptoms with our periodontal services that include scaling and root planing.
Questions About Your Gum Health? Talk To Our Team
Maintaining your smile’s health can help protect your overall wellbeing. Call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, today at (515) 965-0230 to learn more about periodontal cleaning services.
