{"id":93,"date":"2019-10-15T23:38:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T23:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2019-10-30T23:40:40","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T23:40:40","slug":"healthy-teeth-cleaning-in-denton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/15\/healthy-teeth-cleaning-in-denton\/","title":{"rendered":"National Dental Hygiene Month and What It Means for You!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manWe all know that the month of October is known for the Halloween festival and the loads of candy that come along with it. It\u2019s only right, then, for dentists to utilize this time of the year to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children\u2019s teeth and gums clean. Thus, October has been designated as National Dental Hygiene Month. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover why it\u2019s important to take notice of and how visiting your dentist<\/a> for teeth cleaning in Denton can make a world of difference!<\/p>\n

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Do We Really Need National Dental Hygiene Month?<\/h2>\n

It may seem that everybody should already know the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth correctly and on a regular basis, but the reality is that, for different reasons, people can become negligent. Thus, one of the goals of dental professionals is to raise awareness about the importance of dental hygiene so that it\u2019s not overlooked.<\/p>\n

This is vital given that over half the adult population in America suffers from some form of gum disease, which is when the soft tissue becomes infected from bacteria and plaque accumulation. Thankfully, by practicing proper dental hygiene, the condition can be avoided.<\/p>\n

These Two Practices Should be Staples<\/h2>\n

The two most important dental hygienic habits to uphold are to brush and floss at least two times a day. The following explains why each action is so important:<\/p>\n