Preventive dental care is the name of the game when it comes to taking care of your oral health. It consists of practices aimed at cleaning your teeth and removing potential harm such as bacteria. Where most people falter, however, is by leaving preventive care to just coming in for their routine checkup and brushing their teeth as needed. While these certainly do help with keeping your grin healthy, it is not enough to stop there. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist discusses the common threat of gingivitis, and how you can mitigate its effects through consistent flossing.

Removing Food Particles

We all know by now that brushing your teeth is necessary to remove deposits of plaque and tartar that develop throughout the day. What’s more, these deposits contain a number of oral bacteria in disguise. These bacteria then target your teeth and cause significant damage through the secretion of harmful acids. They also are one of the causes of bad breath.

Indeed, brushing has become such a regular part of our everyday lives that we often brush absent-mindedly. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about flossing, as many Americans do not floss after every meal. But just how necessary is this step anyways?

As you consume food, particles become stuck or wedged between your teeth. Sometimes these particles can work their way out on their own, and other times they require a little help. You see, when these items remain lodged, they attract oral bacteria that seek to feed on them. As this occurs, they begin to work their way beneath the gum line and secrete acid that actively breaks down your teeth. It is at this stage that you may begin to experience early forms of gingivitis.

Protecting Your Tissues

Your oral tissues serve a great number of purposes. After all, they help house and protect the precious nerves and roots of your teeth. When plaque begins to form down here, there is not much that brushing can help with. Indeed, you can begin to experience a number of symptoms, including alarmingly loose teeth, separation from the tissues that house them, bleeding and inflamed gums, and even structures falling out on their own. To learn more about this process, reach out to our team today.

A Healthy Smile

Keeping your smile happy and healthy involves doing your part to brush and floss. Without help to remove stuck food particles, you could face potentially severe damage and infection. Reach out to our team today to learn more.

Learn More Today

Don’t lose your teeth due to failing to floss. Reach out to The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 to schedule your next visit with our team today.