Flossing is vital for the health of the gums. The act of flossing stimulates the gums, promoting blood flow to the critical upper section of the gums. This increased blood flow brings more oxygen, helping to bolster the gum tissue’s natural immune response, while also carrying away waste, toxins, and bacteria. In this way, flossing also helps prevent gingivitis and gum disease, which is vital to oral health. Flossing is the most effective way to remove the material between teeth that

Plaque vs. Tartar? — •You may think that your daily habit of brushing and flossing is enough to keep your teeth healthy, but a professional cleaning by one of our expert dental hygienists to scrape away tartar and remove plaque from below the gum line. — •Plaque forms constantly on your teeth and is a sticky film that can harden and become tartar (which is also called calculus), a much harder substance if it’s not cleaned away. Plaque is soft and can be removed from the surface of your teeth by