Many of you have probably heard of your dentist talk about tooth decay. “Brush your teeth twice a day, and floss once a day to prevent tooth decay.” But what is tooth decay, how does it happen and why? Bacteria causes tooth decay. They make acids that can eat away at your teeth. Eating foods… Read More…
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Only 50% of Americans floss daily according to the American Dental Association. If you don’t floss, this means that you are cleaning about 65% of the plaque that forms on your teeth. Plaque is defined in Merriam-Webster as a thin coating that forms on the teeth and contains bacteria. If plaque is not cleaned regularly,… Read More…