Most people like to do it as soon as they wake up. Others wait until after breakfast. Almost everyone does it before bed. Unfortunately, a lot of people forget to do it at all.
I’m talking about toothbrushing — the number one defense (with flossing) we have against gum disease. Did you know that as many as three in 10 Americans aren’t brushing their teeth as well as they should? That number could be a lot worse, but when you consider that good oral hygiene habits prevent gum disease — a condition that has serious implications on overall health — it’s clear that we need to give our toothbrush a little more attention.
This month, listen to your trusted dentist in Hickory Flats for a brush-up on good brushing techniques.
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