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Top 5 Tips for Effective Flossing: Achieve a Healthier Smile!

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Top 5 Flossing Tips - Dr. Bolding - Omaha Family Dentist

Flossing is a cornerstone of good oral hygiene, but it’s only effective if done correctly. Mastering proper flossing techniques can help remove debris and plaque that toothbrushes often miss, preventing issues like gingivitis, cavities, and gum disease. Dr. Bolding has compiled a list of flossing tips to keep your smile happy and healthy.

Here are the top 5 flossing tips for optimal oral health:

1. Don’t Skimp on Floss

Always use about 18 inches of floss. This length ensures you have a clean section to work with as you move between teeth. Plus, it gives you better control for an effective grip.

2. Master the Grip and Motion

Wrap the floss securely around your middle fingers and hold it tight with your thumbs and index fingers. Use a gentle up-and-down motion to guide it between teeth, avoiding snapping or forcing it into place.

3. Curve into a “C” Shape

Once between the teeth, curve the floss into a “C” shape against the side of one tooth. Gently slide it under the gumline, ensuring you clean the entire surface. Repeat on the other side of the gap.

4. Switch to a Fresh Section

As you move to the next tooth, unwind the floss slightly to use a clean section. This prevents reintroducing plaque or debris to areas you’ve already cleaned.

5. Explore Flossing Alternatives 

Struggling with traditional floss? No problem! Tools like floss picks, interdental brushes, or water flossers can make flossing easier and just as effective.

Remember, consistent flossing is key to maintaining healthy gums and teeth.

Flossing is just one part of a comprehensive oral hygiene routine. Pairing proper flossing techniques with regular brushing, using fluoride toothpaste, and rinsing with mouthwash can further protect your teeth and gums. For even better results, brush at least twice a day and replace your toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles fray. Scheduling routine dental checkups is also vital to identify any potential issues early and ensure your efforts at home are keeping your oral health in top shape. A little extra effort with flossing and consistent care can go a long way in preserving your smile for years to come!

If you’re unsure about your technique or need tips tailored to your smile, don’t hesitate to ask us during your next dental appointment!

Healthy habits lead to healthy smiles—start flossing the right way today!

Be Healthy, Stay Hydrated… It’s Good For Your Teeth!

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Why Water Is Important For Your Health and Teeth

Water is the foundation of your health, as it comprises 50 – 70% of your physical composition. You may wonder why adequate hydration is important if your body already contains so much water.

Why do you need to “refill” your body with water everyday?

Isn’t there already enough water in your body to keep you healthy, without having to add more?

Water is paramount for many functions within the body, from eliminating waste to maintaining a healthy internal temperature. Without adequate water supply, your body would not have enough fluids to carry out its vital functions. Since you lose water everyday through normal activities, such as sweating, using the bathroom, etc. you must replenish your fluids by drinking more water.

Why Drink Water?

It is important to hydrate your body with the cleanest, healthiest water available. Remember, not all beverages can hydrate like water can. For instance, alcohol, caffeinated, and sugary drinks do not prevent dehydration, and unfortunately they can sometimes intensify dehydration symptoms. Water, on the other hand, will replace lost fluids and help keep your body at peak performance. Not to mention what sugary drinks can do to your teeth!

Drinks with high amounts of sugar content can cause cavities and damage your teeth. This is why Dr. B’s drink of choice is straight-up H2O!

Gum Disease :: The Silent Disease

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Gum disease has become so common that some think it’s normal.

For us, that’s just scary! Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that attacks your gums, along with the bones and ligaments that support your teeth. It can damage your appearance and even your entire body!

Important Things To Know About Gum Disease:

  1. It appears silently without symptoms and progresses slowly so you hardly notice
    until swollen and bleeding gums coupled with bad breath seem normal.
  2. Its severity can worsen due to inherited susceptibility, smoking, inconsistent home care,
    diet, and medications.
  3. Gum disease has been linked to many systemic illnesses including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, cancers, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.

We can help prevent and even reverse the earliest signs of gum disease. If you are like half of people aged 30 or older and already have gum disease, we can help you find relief.

Gum Disease and Diabetes: 5 Diabetes Risks Everyone Should Know

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Dr. Bolding and our hygiene team want to make sure you know about the critical connection between gum disease and diabetes. Many people don’t realize that gum disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. If you’re living with diabetes—or even pre-diabetes—it’s essential to be proactive about both your blood sugar and your oral health.

Here are 5 important risks to be aware of:

1. Diabetics Are More Prone to Infections Like Gum Disease

People with diabetes are more likely to develop infections, including periodontal (gum) disease. High blood sugar can weaken your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off harmful bacteria in the mouth.

2. Gum Disease Makes Blood Sugar Harder to Control

Inflammation from gum disease can impact your ability to manage blood sugar levels. This means that gum disease and diabetes can create a dangerous cycle—each condition making the other worse.

3. Poor Blood Sugar Control Increases Complications

Uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of serious health complications. Add untreated gum disease into the mix, and your chances of developing advanced dental and medical problems go up significantly.

4. Gum Disease May Increase Risk of Systemic Illness

Diabetes is already a known risk factor for conditions like Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Both have also been linked to advanced gum disease, showing just how interconnected your oral and overall health truly are.

5. Millions Are at Risk—Even Kids and Young Adults

Nearly 26 million North Americans, including children, are living with diabetes. Another 79 million adults have pre-diabetes, where blood sugar is elevated but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Early awareness and dental care can make a huge difference.

What You Can Do

If you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic, we can help you stay ahead of gum disease with routine cleanings, regular exams, and personalized oral hygiene guidance.

Schedule a visit with Bolding Dentistry in Omaha—we’re here to support your health from gums to glucose.

Restore Your Smile And Look Your Best With Crowns

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You deserve to look and feel your best! Live life to the fullest with a happy and healthy smile!

If damaged, discolored or missing teeth make you hide your smile, let Dr. Bolding help you bring back your self-confidence with durable, natural-looking crowns.

We offer three different options when it comes to crowns, suitable for all needs:

  • Single Crown :: Cover an unattractive or damaged tooth to improve it’s appearance, shape, function, and color.
  • Bridge :: Replace one or more missing teeth with a natural-looking artificial tooth to alleviate bit stress and help retain the shape of your face.
  • Implant Restoration :: Crowns, when used with a dental implant are long-lasting, non-removable enhancements that fill gaps and stop bone loss.

We are here to help you not only look your best, but feel your best! Contact us today and let’s help get your self-confidence back!

Gum Disease Can Increase Your Risk For Many Cancers

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Maintaining a healthy smile through brushing, flossing and regular dental hygiene appointments is proven to do much more than keep your teeth white. A new study shows that postmenopausal women with a history of periodontal disease, are at a significantly increased risk for cancer, including lung, breast, esophageal, gallbladder and melanoma.

This study adds to previous evidence that there is in fact a link between periodontal disease and total cancer risk.

Periodontal disease is completely preventable and in most cases treatable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 47% of adults 30 years of age or older in the US have some form of periodontal disease. At 65 years and older, 70% of adults have worsening cases periodontal disease.

These numbers are staggering and we are fighting to help you prevent periodontal disease from even taken hold. Help us but maintaining your routine cleaning appointments as well as practicing good oral hygiene at home.

{Source: Medscape}

Sip and Snack All Day? You May Be Risking Tooth Decay!

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What you eat and how often you eat it can affect your teeth.

Certain eating patterns and food choices can lead to tooth erosion and cavities. A steady supply of sugary foods and drinks, including sports drinks, sodas and energy drinks, can damage your teeth. Even snacking on healthy foods like oranges or dried fruit can increase your risk of erosion and cavities.

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth. When this plaque is not removed it can build up. The bacteria in plaque creates acid from eating the sugars found in what you eat and drink. This acid attacks the hard surface of your tooth called enamel. The acid stays on the enamel for up to 20 minutes after you are finished eating or drinking. Eventually, your enamel can wear away from these acids and cavities will start to form.

Cavities do not go away on their own and must be treated.

When you have sugary foods or drinks numerous times through the day, your enamel is exposed to acid attacks, which raises your risk of tooth erosion and cavities.

How To Lower Your Risk Of Cavities:

  • Avoid sugary drinks when possible.
  • Limit snacks between meals and choose foods that are low in sugar.
  • If you do have sugary foods and drinks, have them with meals. Saliva increases during meals which can help rinse bits of food from your mouth.
  • Chew sugarless gum after meals which has been proven to increase saliva and reduce cavities.
  • Drink water with fluoride.
  • Visit us regularly to identify cavities early before major problems arise.

Oral Habits That Could Result In Damage To Your Teeth and Smile

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While your teeth are the strongest material in your body, over your lifetime they are subject to habits and wearing, which could cause problems like receding gums, enamel loss, cavities, and gum disease. Why rush this process through habits that can be harmful or damaging?

Here is a list of common habits that could cause lasting damage to your teeth…

Cracked / Chipped Teeth or Injured Gums:

  • Tearing packages open, untying knots, cracking nut shells, chewing ice or opening bottles with your mouth.
  • Using things like toothpicks or anything other than floss to get food stuck between your teeth.

Enamel Loss and Increased Risk of Cavities:

  • Sucking on lemons and other acidic fruit as well as drinking juices, power drinks and smoothies.
  • Brushing immediately after drinking juice which weakens tooth enamel.
  • Excessive scrubbing, brushing from side-to-side or up-and-down versus circularly.

Cavities, Gum Disease and General Health Problems:

  • Not brushing regularly.
  • Not flossing daily.
  • Excessive sugar.
  • Not maintaining dental recall visits or professional cleanings.

If you suffer from any of the habits above and are experiencing related issues, please contact us and we can help!

The Importance Of Keeping Your Gums Healthy

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Gum Disease In Relation To Heart Attack, Diabetes and Cancer Risk

The importance of keeping your gums healthy cannot be overemphasized.

Recent studies indicated the association between heart disease and gum disease is at least as strong as the link between heart disease and cholesterol, body weight or smoking. The studies have also suggested that people with periodontal disease are more likely to develop diabetes. Inflammation in their blood has also been linked with cancer.

What is gum disease or periodontal disease? It is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth.

The studies also state that although it is premature to suggest oral hygiene can help prevent heart disease, diabetes or cancer – periodontal disease should nevertheless be treated.

Regular re-care appointments with our office and daily homecare will help you maintain your oral and overall health. Dr. Bolding performs an oral cancer exam at every recall appointment!

12 Signs Of Cancer Men Shouldn’t Ignore

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There are certain signs of cancer you shouldn’t ignore. Cancerous cells are fast growing and can become dangerous very quickly. The sooner a man recognizes symptoms of cancer, the better the chances of survival.

Early diagnosis is the best weapon men have. It is imperative to know the signs of this deadly disease and not ignore the warning signals cancer is giving.

Here are 12 signs of cancer any man shouldn’t ignore:

  1. Pain or difficulty urinating
  2. Pelvic pain
  3. Testicular lump
  4. Any sore or growth on genitals
  5. Breast changes
  6. Any changes in intestinal or bowel  habits
  7. Fatigue
  8. Shortness of breath, persistent cough or wheezing
  9. Unintentional weight loss
  10. Abnormal skin growth or changes in moles
  11. Fever or night sweats
  12. Changes in the mouth

If you are experiencing any of the following, please consult your doctor right away. Dr. Bolding and our hygiene staff check for signs of oral cancer during every routine dental care visit, which is why it is so important to see us every 6-months!

{Source :: NY Daily News}

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