flossing

Flossing is crucial to your oral health. Regular flossing removes bacteria, plaque, and food debris in the areas between your teeth and just under your gumline thus preventing gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Our Placerville dentists encourage parents to help and monitor their children's oral hygiene routine.

Raising a Good Brusher and Flosser

Helping Children Brush their Teeth Healthy teeth last a lifetime, and that’s why establishing a good dental routine with your child is essential. As soon as your baby gets his or her teeth, they need daily care and that is your job as a mom, dad or caregiver. Start...

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Children should begin flossing from two to six years of age, according to the Placerville Dental Group.

Is Flossing for Children?

Brushing and flossing, flossing and brushing — it is so important for good dental health, that our Placerville dentists and hygienists usually say them together. At what age, however, should parents start flossing their children’s teeth? Is it ever too young to...

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Flossing before you brush is recommended by your Placerville dentist.

Floss Before You Brush!

A Worthwhile Dental Habit Most everyone flosses their teeth after brushing them. This practice is so ingrained that to some people it may seem to make as much sense as putting on your socks before you put on your shoes. While it is true that the most important thing...

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