OHI (aka Oral Hygiene Instruction)

Do you know why you brush and floss your teeth? Or do you just do it because your dentist tells you to? Well the point of brushing and flossing is to remove the bacterial buildup that is constantly being formed on your teeth (this bacteria is what causes cavities and gum disease). Today we dyed our teeth with this special dye that turns the plaque on your teeth purple so you can really see where it is and make sure you get it all off when you brush and floss. (Kind of like that new purple sunscreen that helps you make sure you are covered everywhere). It is amazing how many places even dental experts like us missed when brushing and flossing our own teeth. There are several other aids in addition to toothbrush and floss that can help remove plaque to keep teeth clean and healthy. How well are you removing the plaque that is on YOUR teeth?