Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent dental problems and bad breath. Teeth cleaning is the removal of dental plaque and tartar from teeth in order to prevent cavities (tooth decay), gingivitis (inflamation of the gums due to bacteria), and gum disease. The lack of good oral hygiene causes at least one-third of adult tooth loss.

We recommend that teeth be cleaned professionally at least twice per year. Our professional cleaning includes tooth scaling, tooth polishing, and oral hygiene instruction.  Routine visits to your dental care professional are very important in maintaining healthy teeth and gums.  Unfortunately many dental problems do not exhibit symptoms until the problem involves lengthy and expensive treatment.  Caught early, dental problems such as tooth decay and early gum disease are easy and inexpensive to treat.

We also recommend that between visits, good home care is implemented which includes brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day, tongue scraping and use of an alcohol free antibacterial mouth wash.

Please be aware that there is a link between gum disease and Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and low birth weight in babies.

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Dr. Kathryn E. Boehly has been practicing cosmetic and general dentristry since 1992.  

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