Do You Floss Daily? Your Dentist Explains Why it Matters

May 13, 2018

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A woman flossing.Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Do you visit the dentist every six months for an examination and thorough cleaning? If so, great job! It sounds like you’re on your way to achieving optimal oral health. However, along with these habits, you’ll need to start flossing at least once a day. If this surprises you, you’ll want to keep reading.

According to your dentist, flossing isn’t exclusively for removing pieces of food from in between teeth after a meal. While this is important, it’s not the only task flossing accomplishes.

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Your Dentist in Rochester Compares OTC and Custom Mouthguards

May 6, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — drbrong @ 3:31 pm

A mouthguard.When it comes to mouthguards, the highest priority is protection. Whether you’re playing football, boxing, or grinding your teeth at night, it’s important that your fragile teeth aren’t caught suffering in the process. Mouthguards sold over-the-counter seem appealing, especially when forming them to your smile only requires boiling and biting, however, custom-fitted mouthguards offer a new level of protection and safety.

To help you decide, your dentist in Rochester wanted to compare mouthguards found in store vs. custom-fitted ones you’d get in a dental office. By the end, he’ll give you his recommendation.

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