Dentists say flossing is as important as brushing your teeth to prevent gum disease, cavities, and bad breath. These problems are caused by an accumulation of harmful bacteria and plaque, resulting from particles of food that get trapped between the teeth and under the gum line, where toothbrushes can't reach.
Many parents wonder when they should start doing formal dental care on their baby’s teeth since at first no teeth are visible. At Beanca Chu DDS, we always recommend that parents begin dental care for their baby at an early age to establish positive habits.
Dentists everywhere have always encouraged patients to floss once a day even though many people will only floss very occasionally. Unfortunately, some people will only floss just before a dental checkup, or if they have something stuck in between their teeth. If you are one of these people and you don’t really see the point of daily flossing, then you might have felt vindicated by a recent report claiming there’s no real evidence that daily flossing is good for you. For this report, researchers looked at data from 25 studies conducted over the past 10 years and which compared using just a toothbrush and using a toothbrush and dental floss.
Professional preventive dental care can play a major role in supporting your own efforts to keep your teeth and gums healthy. In some cases, dental issues like cavities can develop despite a good routine of oral healthcare at home – some people are simply more susceptible.
Dental care is a vital part of caring for overall physical health, and just like with general physical care, great dental care starts young! Developing healthy oral care routines from a young age is an extremely important part of ensuring beautiful and brilliant smiles later on in life. At Beanca Chu DDS, our mission is to provide gentle, child-focused dental care to young patients and parents who want them to have a pleasant experience at the dentist’s office. Good habits that lead to glowing health spring from positive childhood habits, so it’s an excellent decision to choose a specialized pediatric dental clinic that can care for your child’s unique dental needs.
Encouraging your child to develop good oral hygiene habits from a young age will help them to progress through adolescence into adulthood free from teeth and gum issues and medical conditions in other areas of the body associated with dental problems.
The importance of mouthguards is highlighted by statistics on sports injuries, which show that these plastic or laminate devices are essential for adults and children who take part in sport at any level.
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