According to the American Dental Association (and every dentist you’ve ever met), flossing is the best, most effective way to remove food particles and harmful plaque from between your teeth. Yet, despite the importance of this practice, only 50.5% of Americans floss every day. Some people feel they’re simply too busy to floss or don’t credit flossing with much consequence. However, some people don’t floss because physical or psychological concerns prevent them from handling traditional floss properly. Handheld water flossers provide an easy-to-use alternative for people who have trouble flossing, but which variety should you choose and is the investment worth it in the first place?
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February 28, 2014
All Flash and No Floss?
July 12, 2013
Lake Orion Dentist Answers FAQs About TMJ Disorder
In the United States alone, over ten million people suffer from a serious issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. At Lake Orion Family Dentistry, we offer treatment to help reduce the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion dentist, Dr. Brad Greenfield, addresses frequently asked questions about the symptoms and causes of TMD. He will also discuss a common and convenient treatment option.
