Dental Services: St. Petersburg Dental Center/Florida



There are hundred of innovative, preventive, and therapeutic products for use at home to promote better oral health. The road to good dental health starts in the dentist's office but needs your follow-through at home. That's why the following information is important. Because with proper care, your next checkup just might be your best one yet! Dental Health: Brushing, Flossing and Preventive Care Daily brushing and flossing are the building blocks of a good oral care program. The primary reason to brush and flosss daily is to disrupt and remove plaque -- that colorless, sticky film of bacteria that grows on and in between your teeth and under your gums. Plaque is one of the main causes of thooth decay and gum disease. Left to accumulate, plaque can cause cavities, bleeding gums, destruction of tooth-supporting bone, and even tooth loss. In fact, gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults today. How can bacteria harm teeth and gums? The bacteria in plaque produce acid that can eat right through tooth enamel (the hard, protective covering on your teeth), opening the way for cavities to develop. Plaque also irritates the gums, leading to gum disease, which in its early stage is called gingivitis. However, plaque can be controlled if you follow these simple steps: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a toothbrush or power toothbrush. Use a soft-bristled brush and make sure the toothbrush fits comfortably in your mouth and lets you reach all areas easily. Plus, you should use a toothpaste that contains fluroide to help protect your teeth from decay. Cleaning between teeth is essential. Did you know that if you don't floss, you're leaving up to 40 percent of your tooth surfaces untouched and unclean? Visit St. Petersburg Dental Center regularly -- at least twice a year for professional cleaning and oral exams. Click here to request an appointment online, or call an office near you.		Dental Care Tools and Tips Brushing Flossing Our Offices Northeast St. Petersburg 727-521-1818 7300 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Directions on Google Maps Feather Sound / Carillon 727-572-4063 2685 Ulmerton Road, Suite 103, Clearwater, FL 33762 Directions on Google Maps Emergencies and Walk-ins Always Welcome

There are hundred of innovative, preventive, and therapeutic products for use at home to promote better oral health. The road to good dental health starts in the dentist's office but needs your follow-through at home. That's why the following information is important. Because with proper care, your next checkup just might be your best one yet!

Daily brushing and flossing are the building blocks of a good oral care program. The primary reason to brush and flosss daily is to disrupt and remove plaque -- that colorless, sticky film of bacteria that grows on and in between your teeth and under your gums.

Plaque is one of the main causes of thooth decay and gum disease. Left to accumulate, plaque can cause cavities, bleeding gums, destruction of tooth-supporting bone, and even tooth loss. In fact, gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults today.

How can bacteria harm teeth and gums?

The bacteria in plaque produce acid that can eat right through tooth enamel (the hard, protective covering on your teeth), opening the way for cavities to develop. Plaque also irritates the gums, leading to gum disease, which in its early stage is called gingivitis.

However, plaque can be controlled if you follow these simple steps:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a toothbrush or power toothbrush. Use a soft-bristled brush and make sure the toothbrush fits comfortably in your mouth and lets you reach all areas easily. Plus, you should use a toothpaste that contains fluroide to help protect your teeth from decay.

Cleaning between teeth is essential. Did you know that if you don't floss, you're leaving up to 40 percent of your tooth surfaces untouched and unclean?

Visit St. Petersburg Dental Center regularly -- at least twice a year for professional cleaning and oral exams.

Click here to request an appointment online, or call an office near you.