Simmonds Dental Center

Brushing and flossing your teeth primarily removes any excess food particles that might have lodged inside the difficult-to-reach corners of the mouth, but that is not their only purpose. These oral hygiene habits are also intended to remove harmful plaque that can destroy both teeth and gums. While it is a given that plaque can cause dental cavities, its effect on gums is lesser known, although just as health threatening.