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We are excited to announce our eighth annual SmileCOS Free Dental Day on 11/03/23!

This event is the highlight of our year. It is a way for us to say thank you to the Colorado Springs community as well as make a positive difference in the lives of others.

We are accepting nominations now so please fill out this Nomination Form and tell us who and why we could serve with the benefit of Free Dental Care.

Please hurry though as this is a scheduled Dental Day and availablity is limited.

Note that this will not be first come first serve, it will be scheduled in advance. If you miss scheduling we will have a short call list for any cancellations day of.

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Dangers of Not Brushing Your Inner Cheeks or Tongue

Posted on 9/6/2021 by SmileCOS Dentistry

At SmileCOS Dentistry, you have probably heard our famous dental chair monologue, "Gently brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes per brushing session. Floss each day as a part of your evening brushing routine.";

After hearing that from Andrew Miller, DDS or Francisco Darquea, DDS, you may have tuned out to the rest of our speech, but did you get the part about brushing your inner cheeks or tongue? You may want to revisit this advice and pay attention to why this action step is important as well.

Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Cheeks

When you brush your teeth twice a day, you are helping to eliminate food particles left on the surface of your teeth. In addition, you are getting rid of plaque and bacteria. However, did you know bacteria are present on all surfaces inside your mouth? The inside of your cheeks deserve a cleaning once a day as well. You can gently brush the inside of your cheeks, or you can use an alcohol-free fluoridated mouthwash to do the job. Either way, it is important to remember to care for your inner cheeks, so bacteria does not take residence in this soft tissue.

Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Tongue

We all have stinky breath occasionally. Bad breath is usually apparent in the morning, but it can persist throughout the day. Bacteria and decayed food particles in your mouth hang around in the grooves of your tongue. They produce a sulfur compound that emits an unpleasant odor. By daily brushing your tongue, you are brushing away bacteria and limiting the source of the stink.

We Can Help You Understand How to Brush

Request an appointment online to come see us in Colorado Springs today. We look forward to helping you understand the best oral hygiene practices and will help you design a routine that best suits your particular oral health needs.

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SmileCOS Dentistry

(719) 394-3304
1714 N Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-2409

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Wed - Thur: 7am - 5:30pm
Fri: 7am - 3pm
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