The Importance of Hygiene Visits Setting up a routine to have your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist is one of the best ways to improve your overall health. Plaque is sticky! Even with thorough brushing, some of it will cling in the grooves and pockets of your teeth and gums. If it's permitted to stay, plaque solidifies into tartar, which is beyond the ability of using your typical toothbrush and floss for removal. Tartar builds below your gum line as well as on the enamel of your teeth, creating a serious threat that invites decay and even gum disease to inhabit your mouth. Recent research shows a clear link between untreated gum disease and other life-threatening 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! Sheron Dental Adam Sheron, DMD Chad Sheron, DDS Richard Sheron, DMD 1200 NE 99th St. Vancouver, WA 98665 (360) 356-7096 SheronDental.com