Dr. Peter Merai Says "Dear Patient - It's Time to Walk the Walk!"

OXON HILL, Md. - May 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Even though most of our patients at Comprehensive Dental Care of Oxon Hill swear that they do this simple activity, according to The American Dental Association, more than 90% of Americans actually don't. Have you guessed what that simple activity is? Yes - it's flossing your teeth. And a quick and strenuous attempt to floss right before your dental appointment doesn't fool us. But please read on, because there is hope for everyone.

Flossing is the best way to clean bacteria and debris from the spaces in between your teeth and underneath your gums. Left in place, that harmful film can cause cavities and gum disease, eating away at the bone that actually holds your teeth in place and causing your teeth to loosen and eventually be lost. Scarier yet - research has linked gum disease to heart disease and strokes. So don't throw in the towel (or floss) just yet.

As you know, any activity requires practice. You couldn't drive well without lessons and a few thousand miles on the road. You couldn't type correctly the very first time you sat down at a keyboard. And though flossing is much easier than either of those activities, many people try it a few times and then frustratingly proclaim "I can't floss!" Well with a little patience and practice you can! And some of the newer, better flosses on the market make it much easier than it was in the past.

At Comprehensive Dental Care of Oxon Hill, Dr. Peter Merai and his staff really want you to keep your teeth for the rest of your life and be as healthy as you possibly can. That definitely involves flossing every single day - and we know you can do it! Feel free to give us a call at 301-567-9844 and we will arrange for the doctor himself to give you a free, fantastic flossing lesson. Or just ask during one of your regular cleaning appointments. Don't be afraid to ask, there is nothing to be embarrassed about - and your beautiful smile will last a lifetime. Our goal at Comprehensive Dental Care of Oxon Hill is to get your mouth healthy again and we strive to be the best dentist office in Oxon Hill, Maryland.  Visit http://www.washingtondccosmeticdentists.net/ for more information about our dental practice in Oxon Hill, Maryland and the services that we offer.

About Dr. Peter Merai

An alumnus of Boston College and Howard University College of Dentistry, Dr. Peter Merai is one of the most well-known general and cosmetic dentists serving Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Temple Hills, Clinton, Upper Marlboro, Camp Springs, Alexandria and Washington DC.