As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Burk & Flinn Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually…
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It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? Drs. Burk and Flinn and our team want you to understand the other positives that can come out of having braces and relate to your oral health.…
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This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush can be considered an assault weapon against your smile if used immediately after eating certain foods. Enamel is like the tooth’s shield. It is a…
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A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Burk & Flinn Orthodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Rockville and Olney, MD office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between…
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