Gum disease begins with plaque, which is that colorless and sticky bio film that our mouths produce all day, every day. Removing plaque is an important part of your daily oral hygiene routine that helps you avoid not only gum disease—gingivitis and periodontitis—but also tooth decay. Brushing removes plaque from the surfaces of your teeth, but what about the plaque that hides in between your teeth and along the gum line? For that you must floss. Your dentist in Cumming, GA, Dr. Katherine Lee or Dr. Brian Lee at Dentistry at Windermere, want you to floss as well as possible. So, here is a countdown of their top three tips for better flossing.
Many people use the terms smile makeover and full-mouth reconstruction interchangeably. Although both end up improving the appearance of a patient’s smile, they are different procedures with different purposes. A smile makeover is planned and performed strictly for cosmetic purposes—because you want your smile to look as attractive as possible. 