Dental Maintenance at Cosmetic Dental
Center of Fort Lauderdale
Periodic maintenance care can sustain periodontal health
and reduce tooth loss. Following the dental examination,
an interval is established for periodic ongoing care.
Maintenance procedures include:
*Review and update your medical history.
*Soft tissue examination.
*Removal of plaque, calculus and stains.
*Review of home care
Home care - Help to Keep Clean Teeth & Gums:
Having a clean mouth is important. In addition to
being healthier, it gives you a fresh breath and a
nicer smile.
When you eat; bits of food, some too small for you
to see, remain in your mouth. They feed bacteria that
grow in a sticky film on your teeth. This film, called
plaque, is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
Why Brush?
Brushing your teeth after meals and between-meal snacks
gets rid of the food particles you can see and removes
plaque from your teeth. Using fluoride toothpaste
is important because the fluoride can help kill bacteria
as well as make your teeth stronger.
Why Floss?
Flossing removes plaque and food particles from between
teeth and under the gum-line, where your toothbrush
can not reach. Tooth decay and periodontal disease
often start in these areas, so it is important to
clean them thoroughly on a daily basis.
Flossing is a skill that needs to be learned. Do
not be discouraged if you find it difficult at first.
With practice, you will find that flossing takes only
a few minutes of your time each day.
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