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4 Reasons Why Flossing Teeth is Important

Flossing Teeth Is Important

Most people tend to brush their teeth everyday, but on average people are less likely to floss.  Only about four in ten Americans floss their teeth every day.  There are many benefits and reason that flossing teeth should be part of your daily routine.  We have listed four of them below!

#1: Prevent Tooth Decay

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When people don’t floss, they are leaving food and bacteria in-between their teeth. This bacteria is called plaque and eventually over time it can turn into tartar.  A build up of tartar can cause tooth decay.  Flossing removes the plaque between our teeth and helps prevent tooth decay.

#2: Reduce Chance of Gum Disease

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Even though brushing your teeth every day helps prevent gum disease, a tooth brush can’t take care of all the disease causing bacteria. By flossing in between every tooth, the bacteria that causes gum disease is removed!

#3: Fresh Breath

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The left over food and bacteria in our mouth that aren’t reached by a tooth brush can lead to foul breath.  With the help of flossing every day, our mouths no longer have odor causing bacteria so our breath can smell fresh and clean!

#4: Save Money

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When teeth begin to decay from the build up of bacteria, cavities form.  Cavities need to be filled to prevent tooth loss and fillings cost money! By making sure you floss every day you are lowering your chances of getting cavities and having to pay for fillings!

For these reasons and many others, flossing teeth is very important so make sure to floss everyday!  If you have any more questions about flossing or want to make an appointment, contact Dr. Payam today!

3 Fun Facts About Pediatric Dental Specialists

1. Extra School

Pediatric dental specialists go to school for an extra 2-3 years after regular dental school! They train specifically to treat children’s teeth at different stages of their development and learn about working with children with special needs.

Dr. Payam (the BEST pediatric dentist specialist stafford) earned his Doctor in Dental Surgery in 2000 and completed his two-year Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Certificate Program at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2011.

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2. Only Children!

pediatric dental specialist stafford treats kids from birth to adolescence

Pediatric dental specialists treat kids and only kids! They are experts in treating children from birth to adolescence.

You may be wondering why babies would need dental care but in fact the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child has their first dental visit by their first birthday.

This is a sensitive age for children so it’s important to bring them to someone who knows exactly how to care for them — a pediatric dental specialist!

3. Wide Range of Treatments

pediatric dental specialist stafford wide range of treatments

Pediatric dental specialists do more than just well visit checks. Here’s just a few of the things they do on a regular basis:

  • Serve as an educational resource for parents
  • Infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for cavities in both mother and child
  • Preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations
  • Habit counseling for things like pacifier use and thumb sucking
  • Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)
  • Repair of tooth cavities or defects
  • Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
  • Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease
  • Care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth)

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

Come in today to meet the best pediatric dental specialist in the Stafford, Va area — Dr. Payam! We have convenient hours and our simple appointment form makes it a snap to schedule your next appointment.

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Red Apple Pediatric Dental Team is a pediatric dental office located in Stafford, VA.  We also service the areas of Quantico, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, and King George.  We specialize in dentistry just for kids! Come in and meet Dr. Payam today!

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