Healthier Gums in One Minute | Dentist in Boise ID
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Have you ever wondered what the symptoms of periodontal/gum disease are? They can include:
● Bad breath
● Loose teeth
● Painful, bloody gums
The bad news is that periodontal disease can begin even before any of the obvious symptoms present themselves. You could be at risk of irreparable damage to your teeth and gums if you remain undiagnosed or untreated.
The good news is you can prevent periodontal disease and all it takes is a minute of your time each day.
TIME FOR FLOSS
An effective and easy tool to prevent periodontal disease is dental floss, which will help get rid of built up plaque and bacteria in between your teeth. If you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes, you should be flossing daily as well.
Even if you think you brush your teeth really well, floss will clean the areas where your toothbrush cannot reach. Food debris as well as sugars and acids from drinks get caught in the small gaps and tight spaces in between your teeth. Our Boise, ID dental team [https://boisetownesquaredental.com/about-us/meet-our-team/] agrees that floss is essential for cleaning [https://boisetownesquaredental.com/services/dental-cleanings-and-exams/] out these gaps and hard to reach spaces.
FLOSSING FACTS
Did you know that only 40 percent of Americans floss every day according to a study by the American Dental Association? This same study showed an obvious link between regular intra-oral ca...
