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Why and How to Floss with Dr. Adhikari

How to Floss and Why It's Important Our own Dr. Adhikari was recently interviewed on Fox 10 about flossing. Why floss? How to floss the right way? It's all very important, as she explains: Is Flossing a Waste of Time? Dr. Adhikari cautions to read beyond recent headlines claiming flossing your teeth might be a waste of time. It actually has a number of benefits for both your oral and systemic (whole body) health. Because your toothbrush can only reach three out of five surfaces on your teeth, there tends to be more bleeding and inflammation [...]

2018-07-30T18:22:38+00:00Tags: , , , |
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What Does Periodontal Scaling Involve?

Bright red gums that are swollen and tender, a receding gum line, and loose teeth are all symptoms of periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. The disease itself can be mild, moderate or severe and is found amongst 47.2% of Americans, meaning nearly half of the U.S. population is in need of care or treatment. The most severe form of periodontal disease is periodontitis, while the mild form is known as gingivitis.  During routine cleanings, dentists scale teeth to prevent gum disease. However, if you have advanced signs of gum disease the dentist will perform periodontal scaling, which includes [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:12+00:00Tags: , , , |
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