Practicing Preventive Dentistry at Home

preventiveTaking care of your smile requires teamwork between you and your dentist. The goal is to prevent harmful issues from developing, and though you might not realize it, much of your preventive dental care takes place at home. Every time you brush and floss, you’re preventing plaque from calcifying into tartar, and therefore preventing the bacteria it contains from harming your teeth and gums. Today, we explore what it means to practice preventive dentistry at home, and why personal and professional dental cleanings are so important.

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