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How to Brush and Floss Properly

Magi Crofcheck, DDS Blog How to Brush and Floss Properly

Proper brushing and flossing techniques are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brushing and flossing correctly on a consistent, daily basis can help prevent cavities, tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other health problems.

Periodontal disease has been linked to many well-known health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and others. The presence of periodontal disease in your mouth can affect how your body responds to other health problems and decrease the body’s immune response.

Of course, if you have questions regarding these instructions, our dental services, or anything else, feel free to call us at 281-286-0056. Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Magi Crofcheck DDS Dr. Magi Crofcheck completed her specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Implantology at the University of Texas Dental Branch. She is certified to provide oral and intravenous sedation to her patients and is also certified to provide continuing education credits to other dental professionals. Dr. Crofcheck performs esthetic techniques including hard and soft tissue grafting, hard and soft tissue augmentation, and implants. She believes in giving back to the community by volunteering her time to provide services to those less fortunate through events such as Dentistry for the Heart and has even traveled as a missionary to foreign countries. Dr. Crofcheck is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), Southwest Society of Periodontists (SWSP) and the American Dental Association (ADA). She is also a Program Provider for Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE).

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