• A nice smile isn’t the only benefit of having straight teeth.
• Pediatricians advise visiting a pediatric dentists starting at age one.
• Gum disease affects at least 60% of adults.
• Sealants are recommended for children’s permanent molars.
• Braces aren’t just for kids.
• It is important to fix baby teeth that have decay.
• An orthodontic evaluation is recommend for children by age seven.
• Flossing increases the chance of keeping your teeth for a lifetime.
• Tooth brushing should begin when a child’s first tooth emerges.
• Community water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together.
Floss removes plaque and debris that stick to teeth and gums in between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces and controls reduce bad breath. Flossing is the single most effective weapon against plaque. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chance of keeping them for a lifetime and decrease the chance of getting gum disease. Speak with a member of our dental team of pediatric dentists, general dentists, orthodontists and periodontist to lean more about keeping your teeth and gums healthy.