Brushing and flossing twice a day is an important part of a system of good oral hygiene, and so is seeing the dentist for checkups twice a year. Professional dental cleanings are also important. You may think that if you brush and floss regularly, you are keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy so cleanings are not necessary. The tools you use at home to brush and floss your teeth are not as efficient as the tools professionals use. Most people get gum disease at some time or other in spite of their good oral hygiene at home. This is why regular cleanings are important as part of an overall plan of gum disease prevention.

Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.

Read the full article by Dr. Nhien Lu here: LOVE YOUR TEETH CLEANINGS