More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States has untreated tooth decay, and 46% of people over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease. More eye-opening is the fact that 120 million people in the US are missing at least one tooth and 36 million are missing all of their teeth.
Since tooth decay and gum disease are the primary drivers of missing teeth, you want to do all you can to keep these problems at bay, which is the goal of good dental hygiene. While you may think that your dental regimen is solid, it’s worth reviewing whether you’re getting the most out of your efforts.
To that end, Dr. Mohammed Mansour and the team of dental experts here at Plano Dental Distinction want to quickly review how to brush and floss correctly so your teeth can go the distance.
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