The Importance of Hygiene Visits

Having your teeth cleaned regularly, by a professional hygienist, is one of the most important and easiest things you can do to retain your health. Plaque is sticky, and even with correct brushing some of the tacky goo stays behind, hidden in the grooves and pockets of your teeth and gums. If it's not removed, plaque solidifies into tartar, which is beyond the reach of brushing with your typical toothbrush and floss. Tartar forms below the gumline as well as on the enamel of your teeth, creating a serious problem within your mouth, inviting decay and even gum disease. Recent research shows a clear link between untreated gum disease and other serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Which means having your teeth cleaned is one of the most important reasons to visit your dentist!

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD  
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601  
(724) 537-0800  
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