Let’s get one thing straight: you need to brush and floss your teeth to keep a healthy mouth. But, there are a few things you can do to keep your breath fresher and smile cavity-free, like swish mouthwash after your home care regimen.

If you’ve been misled because some mouthwashes claim to be “cavity-fighting,” replacing your dental hygiene routine with simple mouthwash, this post is for you! Your dentist in Carrollton is here to explain that mouthwash can be effective, but shouldn’t be used to replace any of your existing dental tools.

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You stare at the little package of floss after brushing your teeth, debating whether to pick it up or not. To floss or not to floss, that is the real question, right?

Wrong! The time that you take mulling over the thought of flossing, you could actually be cleaning your teeth. With the new year approaching, your dentist in Carrollton wants to challenge our patients to keep this resolution: committing to flossing. Here’s why!

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If you have had braces, you’re probably relieved to hear that it’s just about the end of your orthodontic treatment. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel—except you have to wear a lingual retainer to finish off your straightening treatment.

One of the most difficult parts of having braces is cleaning beneath and around the brackets and wires. If you now have a lingual retainer, your dentist in Carrollton is here to explain how you can use an alternative flossing technique to make your dental hygiene routine easier.

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