Smile Design - Good Oral Health

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created hundreds of innovative, preventive and therapeutic products for use in the dental office and home. The road to good dental health starts at Smile Design and needs your follow-through at home. That's why we provide you with this, and other valuable information to help you show off your bright smile. With proper care, your next checkup just might be your best one yet!

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Daily brushing and flossing are the building blocks of a good oral care program. The primary reason to brush & floss daily is to disrupt and remove plaque, a significant cause of tooth decay and gum disease. Left to accumulate, this colorless and sticky film of bacteria grows between your teeth and can cause cavities, bleeding gums, problems with tooth supporting bone and even loss of a tooth. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults today.

HOW CAN BACTERIA HARM TEETH & GUMS?

The bacteria in plaque produce acid that can eat right through tooth enamel (the hard, protective coating) opening the way for cavities to develop. Plaque also irritates the gums, which can lead to gum disease, which in its early stages is called "gingivitis".

BRUSHING & FLOSSING IS ESSENTIAL

Plaque is easy to control if you follow these simple steps...

Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush, which is comfortable and reaches all areas of your mouth easily. Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride to help protect your teeth from decay.

Floss regularly everyday to clean between your teeth. If you don't floss, 40% of your tooth surfaces will remain untouched causing a plaque build-up.

Good Oral Health

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