Gum disease is a serious inflammation and potential infection that can easily be prevented by good oral hygiene practices. This calls for following the American Dental Associations recommendation to brush twice and floss once each day. Consistency and technique are extremely important to the overall effectiveness of your daily oral hygiene routine. The ideal flossing… Read more »
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How to Safely Remove a Foreign Object from Your Gums
There are certain foods, like a popcorn hull, meat fibers, seeds, and fruit peels, that can get stubbornly stuck between your teeth. Sometimes a piece of food or a foreign object can get stuck in your gumline. This situation could be even more serious if you have a bad habit of chewing on objects like… Read more »