Is Your Flossing Routine Doing Enough For Your Oral Health?

Are you flossing often enough to make a real difference in the fight to prevent oral health troubles? When you do floss, are you doing so effectively enough to fully clean the spaces between your teeth? Your daily dental care habits are incredibly important to the health of your smile, because the threats from oral bacteria are constant. By practicing effective brushing and flossing habits on an ongoing basis, you can remove bacteria, and avoid a buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth. In addition to maintaining admirable at-home oral health habits, you should make regular visits to your dentist. At these appointments, you can receive input on the state of your smile, as well as a professional dental cleaning.

Lowering Your Risk For Gum Disease And Tooth Decay With Regular Daily Care

Your goal when you brush and floss is simple – prevent oral bacteria from having the opportunity to harm your smile. Flossing offers important protection in this efforts, as it makes it possible for you to clean spaces between your teeth that you can miss during brushing. This helps you fight cavities, and it makes it easier to avoid the onset of gum disease.

Combining At-Home And Professional Care For Superior Oral Health

Combining your daily care with regular dental visits will enable you to give your smile a remarkable degree of protection. Both at-home and in-office care are valuable in your work to prevent problems. With that said, your appointments make it possible for your dentist to identify problems that do form in their earlier stages, and take action. That can mean the difference between receiving a dental filling in response to a cavity, or making preparations to undergo a root canal treatment.

Wager-Evans Dental Can Help You Maintain Your Oral Health

At Wager-Evans Dental, patients can look forward to expert care every time they come in for an appointment. Located in Reno, NV, we are proud to welcome individuals from South Meadows, Double Diamond, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Meadowood, Sommersett, Arrow Creek, and all neighboring and nearby communities. To schedule a consultation or your next dental appointment, you can visit our office, or contact us today  by calling (775) 829-7700.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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