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DIAGNOSTIC & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
LEARN ABOUT DIAGNOSTIC & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
At REVIVE DENTAL, our goal is always to help patients keep their smiles whole and healthy for life, and one way we achieve this goal is to prevent major oral health issues by scheduling preventive dentistry exams every six months.
During these dental checkups, our hygienists remove plaque and tartar buildup, and the dentist carefully examines patients’ smiles screening for signs of common oral health issues. Before you leave, we’ll create an ongoing dental care plan to help you keep your smile healthy.
FLOSSING & BRUSHING
The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your
teeth daily with an interdental cleaner (like floss).
Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent cavities and gum disease.
Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque.
Plaque contains bacteria that feed on leftover food or sugar in your mouth.
When that happens, it releases an acid that can eat away at the outer shell
of your teeth and cause cavities.
Plaque that is not removed by brushing and cleaning between your teeth
can eventually harden into a rough substance called tartar (or calculus). Tartar collects along your gum line and can lead to gum disease.
Once tartar forms, only your dentist can remove it.
Although some have questioned the benefits of cleaning between your teeth, using an interdental cleaner (like floss) is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also said flossing is "an important oral hygiene practice" in an August 2016 statement.
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