Daily flossing can feel like a chore, so it’s tempting to skip it. But that chore is crucial—flossing every day offers many benefits that will keep your mouth healthy and help your smile shine. Here are just a few of the many advantages that daily...
We at Lifetime Family Dental have blogged about gum disease, or periodontal disease, several times in the last few years. Most of us are aware that brushing and flossing are the most important dental hygiene habits to maintain good oral health. But we still see...
Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert knows that brushing our teeth is something we all take for granted. From childhood to old age, we practice the habit without even thinking twice. But it has not always been that way. In fact, daily brushing and flossing are...
Judging by all the ads on television for mouthwash, you might think that bad breath is an epidemic affecting most of the population. And you would be right! Studies show that 50%-65% of people have halitosis (bad breath) at some point in their lives. At...
While most of us are aware of the long term benefits of daily brushing and flossing our teeth, sometimes we overlook the need to keep our gums healthy. Gum disease is serious. It can lead to tooth decay, tooth loss, and jaw bone degeneration. Thankfully,...
Believe it or not, periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is linked to a number of very serious systemic health issues including heart disease and stroke. Keeping your mouth healthy is a critical factor in maintaining wellbeing for your whole body. Periodontal disease stems from oral bacteria. While...
There is no denying the importance of brushing and flossing. That’s why our Lifetime Family Dental staff in Gilbert, AZ, has provided important blog posts explaining proper brushing and flossing techniques for daily oral care. Today, we want to explore how many different kinds of...
Education has always been important. And these days, it’s become an essential requirement in our complex world. At Lifetime Family Dental, we are well-educated, highly trained specialists in all aspects of dental care. That is why we value being able to offer dental education in...
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? While you’re pondering the answer to that age-old question, we’ll ask another which comes first question that is apropos to the dental world. Ready? Here it is: Which comes first, brushing or flossing? We’re Lifetime Family Dental,...
Our last blog post was about proper techniques for brushing your teeth. So it makes sense to follow that post with one on proper techniques for flossing. If you haven’t heard by now, flossing daily is crucial for getting rid of the harmful bacteria between...