Did you know that by not flossing each time you brush that you miss cleaning a third of your tooth surface?!!
When you floss every night before brushing , you remove the small particles of food and other deposits that are missed by your toothbrush which can eventually develop into decay.
A healthy routine recommendation is to take two minutes a day to floss. Keep in mind that flossing at first may be uncomfortable, especially if you don't floss regularly or at all. This is natural, however as you floss more regularly, the sensitivity will disappear and you will notice your gums start to look and feel healthier!
As far as technique is concerned, make sure you slide the floss up and down along the whole tooth and don't forget to floss those tight spaces that your toothbrush can't reach.
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We all make choices every day. When it comes to what we choose to eat, we may at times forget that our oral health is involved in that process.
Avoiding sugary foods like pop and candy is a good first step in supporting your oral health. Additionally, choosing foods high in calcium will help to support strong and healthy teeth.
It's no coincidence that these same choices have a positive effect on our overall health too!
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Are you among the estimated 22% of Canadians that suffer from dental anxiety? According to The Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, that is the percentage of patients who experience extreme fear or anxiety of seeing the dentist.
Have no fear, dental sedation is here at Dental Wellness Centre of St Albert!
We've developed a reputation for being gentle while working on our patients so that too should alleviate some of your fears!
