New England Dental LLC
54 Main Street Suite F Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 790-0111
Regular teeth flossing is integral part of good oral hygiene. There are still many people that are scared or avoid flossing because they fear their gums will bleed, but flossing is a technique that significantly improves the state of the gums and teeth. By flossing you are eliminating the plaque that has accumulated on your gums. If you do not remove the plaque then the germs and bacteria can cause big damage to your teeth and gums. Ignoring the plaque is not advisable because it will not go away by itself. It can only become harder and very difficult to eliminate. Hardened plaque also makes your teeth much more vulnerable and prone to decay.
In most situations the build-up of plaque results in cavities as well as gum diseases. However, everything can be treated easily if you regularly visit your dentist. The dentist will do everything necessary for your teeth to become stronger and will correctly advise you what you need to do in order to improve your oral health. Always pay attention to the signs in your mouth, because if you do not treat your problems early on then you may face all kinds of big problems later on. If you want to avoid tooth decay, gum disease, losing your teeth or even damaging your jaw, then you should implement some daily dental techniques that will improve the health of your teeth and increase the quality of your life. One of those important techniques is flossing.
Flossing is not only the cheapest method that does not take much of your time, but it also prevents plaque from appearing. Brushing your teeth at least twice per day is not enough for protecting your teeth, so you must make a habit to floss your teeth at least once per day. There are some places inside your mouth which cannot be reached and fully cleaned by the toothbrush. If you leave them unclean then plaque will build up and that will contribute towards numerous dental problems. By flossing you can easily clean out the particles of food stuck in those unreachable places, and you will prevent plaque from piling up.
Dentists usually recommend flossing once per day, but there is no harm if you do it more than that. Proper flossing techniques involve making movements back and forth along the shape of your teeth under your gum line. Floss your teeth regularly and enjoy your healthy teeth and gums.
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Dear Patient,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies recommendations. Based on the recommendations from ADA and CSDA into consideration and being mindful of the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, we have made the decision to open our offices from Wednesday May 13th for Emergencies and from Wednesday May 20th for routine dental treatments.
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 203-790-0111.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.
Sincerely,
Dentist and Team