Posts Categorized:Oral Hygiene

If you recently got braces in Oxford, NC and have found that you’ve developed bad breath, also known as halitosis, there’s a good chance that it’s being caused by bacteria remaining in your mouth. Your braces give bacteria many more crevices to hide in, making it extremely important to increase your focus on oral hygiene.…

Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health because it removes plaque and food debris that cannot be dislodged from brushing. Flossing also helps prevent gum disease and can help prevent tooth decay. Yes, everyone who is serious about their dental health should make flossing part of their daily routine – and this…

While the aim of braces is to improve the working order of your mouth, they do require a bit more effort when it comes to the everyday maintenance of your teeth. Luckily, Dr. Mike Wilson, our award-winning orthodontist in Durham, NC shares what tools available on the market to make the cleaning process with braces easier…

There are a number of ways in which you can improve your oral health this year, which becomes especially important if you have braces. However, braces or no braces, your Durham, NC orthodontist knows that oral hygiene can help prevent a number of different diseases, one of the most notable being periodontal disease, also known…

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