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Home Care

Because plaque continues to form on teeth and gums, it is very important to remove it daily. Proper flossing and brushing techniques are the first steps in periodontal therapy. Without proper home care, periodontal disease may recur and worsen, even with professional periodontal treatment.
	Flossing cleans between teeth and under gums.		Brushing cleans front and back surfaces of teeth.

A. Flossing:
      Doing this daily removes plaque from between the teeth and below the gum-line, where brushing
      cannot reach. Flossing must be done at least once a day, using the type of floss recommended by your
      dentist or periodontist.

Take one and half foot of floss and wrap it securely around your middle fingers.
Hold your index fingers firmly, allowing only about 1/2 inch length of floss between them.
Gently ease the floss between your teeth and press it tightly against each side, forming a C-shape.
Ease the floss up and down several times, going below the gum-line where bacterial plaque collects.

B. Brushing:
      Brushing removes bacterial plaque and stimulates circulation in gum tissue.
      We recommend a small, soft, angled tooth brush with rounded bristles, and replace it whenever
      it gets worn or frayed. Brush at least twice a day, making sure to clean all surfaces thoroughly.

		Gently brush toward the gum at a 45° angle. Use circular or back-and-forth motions, but do not scrub.
		Work the tip of your brush around the inner surfaces of your teeth, including the teeth in back.
		Clean the front and back surfaces of your teeth by using a vibrating or jiggling motion with the brush.
		After cleaning all the surfaces of your teeth and gums, brush your tongue, then rinse well.

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