Here is our current mailer with two offers for New Patients. Call for a dental appointment or book online through our webpage. Mention this offer when booking your visit or print out and bring to first visit. We look forward to seeing you at our office and providing you with excellent dental care.
Most bathroom counters have sorted dental hygiene products ranging from a simple “hand operated” toothbrush with complementary toothpaste to floss, tongue scrapers, power brushes, and mouth rinses. These products are necessary to remove bacteria from tooth surfaces to prevent the buildup of plaque and a biofilm, which can turn into tarter and calculus. This material can also inflame the gums (gingivitis) and ultimately lead to periodontal disease as well as bad breath (more harmful to your relationship than your health). Although plaque and bacteria can be removed with mechanical action, there are areas in the mouth that can not be easily cleaned: like between the teeth, between the teeth and gums, and other hard to reach places. This is where the other hygiene products come into play: floss for between the teeth and between the teeth and gums, and mouthrinse for all areas. Mouthrinse works differently and compliments mechanical action. Most mouthrinses contain an active chemical but others are cosmetic, which do not reduce plaque or gingivitis but freshen the breath. Active ingredients that help to reduce plaque and gingivitis include amine alcohols, a mixture of essential oils, and quarternary ammonium compounds. Used in conjuction with brushing and flossing these rinses can have a significant effect. However, mouthrinse alone is insufficient to maintain healthy teeth and gums. If you have recently been to the dentist and been diagnosed with gingivitis or deep pockets, ask about recommended mouthrinses. If you have a more severe condition like periodontal disease, then it is possible that a medicated mouthrinse will be prescribed. In conclusion, mouthrinse compliments but is not a substitute for regular brushing and flossing. If you have questions about specific brands, then ask your dentist which ones he or she recommends.