Oral Hygiene Recommendations
Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a using flouride tootpaste (Fluoridex) and an electric toothbush (Sonicare). One of the easiest ways to help reduce gum disease is by using a Sonicare toothbrush daily. *Patented sonic technology for a deep clean even in hard-reach areas *Clinically proven to reduce gingivitis *Removes significantly more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
Use Flouridex Toothpaste or gel: for use in protecting tooth structure. Brush with paste . Do not rinse.
Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse: For use in promoting and inhibiting bacterial growth. Rinse for 30 seconds twice daily for 10 days only after each cleaning.
FLOSS: use dental floss in between teeth to remove plaque and debris .
Water Pik: Use as an aid to decrease bacterial counts that contribute to malodor, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Fill water pix with water (1L) add 1tsp Clorox bleach. Flush gum line. Twice per week.
Do not smoke: Tobacco contains chemicals that can slow the healing process and cause gum diseases to become more severe, thus making the treatment results less predictable.
Good oral hygiene at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or from recurring. You don't want to lose teeth to periodontal diseases!