What are cavities?

Your mouth is a busy place. Bacteria - tiny colonies of living organisms are constantly on the move on your teeth, gums, lips and tongue.
Having bacteria in your mouth is a normal thing. While some of the bacteria can be harmful, most are not and some are even helpful.
Certain types of bacteria, however, can attach themselves to hard surfaces like the enamel that covers your teeth. If they're not removed, they multiply and grow in number until a colony forms. More bacteria of different types attach to the colony already growing on the tooth enamel. Proteins that are present in your saliva (spit) also mix in and the bacteria colony becomes a whitish film on the tooth. This film is called plaque, and it's what causes cavities.

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Flossing for oral health...

 

You can't reach the tight spaces between your teeth or under your gumline with a toothbrush. 

That's why daily flossing is important. When you floss:

• Don't skimp. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger on the other hand — leaving about 1 inch (3 centimeters) to floss your first tooth.
• Take it one tooth at a time. Use your thumbs and forefingers to gently pull the floss from the gumline to the top of the tooth to scrape off plaque. Rub the floss against all sides of the tooth. Unwind to fresh floss as you progress to the next tooth.
• Keep it up. If you have trouble getting floss through your teeth, try the waxed variety. If it's hard to manipulate the floss, use a floss holder or an interdental cleaner — such as a dental pick or stick designed to clean between the teeth.

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Kids can take charge of their teeth by taking these steps:

1. Brush at least twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime.

2. Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones.

3. Spend at least 2 or 3 minutes each time you brush. (We like to play a CD – the kids get to pick their favorite song to help pass the time.)

4. Use only toothbrushes with soft bristles.

5. Ask your dentist if an antibacterial mouth rinse is right for you.

6. Learn how to floss your teeth.

7. Brush your tongue to help keep your breath fresh.

8. Visit the dentist twice a year.

9. Besides brushing and flossing, you need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Avoid sugar and eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda.

10. And don't forget to smile.

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Care Instructions Dental Hygiene

Maintaining good dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for healthy living. Healthy teeth and gums enable you to look good, eat and speak properly.

Good dental hygiene plays an important role to your whole personality, because a healthy smile shows your self confidence. Town Center Dental reminds you that good Dental Hygiene is essential to your overall well-being.

The path to a dazzling smile goes through good dental hygiene, which begins long before the first tooth breaks through the gum.

Good dental hygiene includes:

Regular brushing and flossing at least twice a day
Eating and drinking right
Getting enough fluoride
Checking your teeth and gums daily
A balanced diet and less snacks between meals
Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse
Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride
Regular check-ups by your dental professional at Town Center Dental

By following these steps your entire family can benefit from good dental hygiene. You can also contact your Town Center Dental dentist, because he or she can help you learn more about good Dental Hygiene techniques.

Bad dental hygiene and untreated dental diseases can have a significant impact on life. Recent reports of Academy of General Dentistry indicate a relationship between gum disease, heart disease, and pre-term low-birth-weight babies. Almost all systemic diseases have oral manifestations. It can be said that good dental hygiene can prevent help these problems.

good dental hygiene results in a mouth and teeth that look and smell clean, fresh and healthy.

This means:

Your teeth are clean and free of wreckage and cavities
Gums are pink and strong
Bad breath is not a constant problem
Not having any excessive gum or teeth problems

If your gums and teeth are following these conditions, it's an indication of good dental hygiene. Daily preventive care and good dental hygiene will help stop problems before they build up and is a lot less painful, expensive, and worrisome. Have questions about general dental hygiene? Contact your professionals at Town Center Dental.

Customer Support

Town Center Dental strives to provide the best service available

We work hard to make sure your Dental experience is great from your first call to your follow up calls and care. Please feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns. We look forward to your call!

1-877-Dr Teeth - (360) 740-6212

Town Center Dental

3 Locations - Chehalis, Wa -- Rochester, Wa -- Rainier, Or

phamdent@msn.com

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