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Is brushing, flossing and rinsing enough to prevent periodontal infections?

April 26, 2017Brushing flossing infections Periodontal rinsing

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Is brushing, flossing and rinsing enough to prevent periodontal infections?

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A. Yes and No. If you are diligent at this level of home care before any periodontal problems arise, then this is enough. However; brushing, flossing and rinsing only reach 1 millimeter below the gum line. So, if your hygienist is saying you have a problem, then you need to take a more aggressive approach to your oral health care program. Using an oral irrigator for deep cleaning plus a concentrated formula such as PerioScript® would be beneficial.