Dentist - Abingdon
699 McBroom St. NW
Suite C
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-628-6251
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Mouth Rinses
Online Dental Education Library
Dr. Doty and our team strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing first on diagnosing and then preventing or treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or are ready to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories - therapeutic and cosmetic. In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown to actually fight cavities, plaque and gingivitis.
On the other hand, cosmetic rinses merely treat breath odor, reduce bacteria and/or remove food particles in the mouth. They do nothing to treat or prevent gingivitis.
People who have difficulty brushing (because of physical difficulties such as arthritis) can benefit from a good therapeutic mouth rinse.
Caution: Even rinses that are indicated to treat plaque or cavities are only moderately effective. In fact, regular rinsing with water and use of good quality fluoride toothpaste are just as or more effective.
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699 McBroom St NW
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Dr. Michael D. Doty
Dr. Doty loves to help you feel confident and proud of your smile. From whitening to natural looking restorations or veneers your beautiful smile will be the first thing people remember about meeting you.