Flossing keeps you young
Based on a double blind study on 51 sets of twins, brushing, flossing and using tongue scrapes is more effective than brushing alone in removal of plaque and bacteria around the teeth.
Based on this study there was not that much difference between the plaque scores between the group before they start the experiment and the one that only brushed their teeth. Bleeding of the gums is indication of an existing inflammation in the month that may develop into gum disease or periodontal disease. Inflammation and the toxins that are produced in the mouth are swallowed and enter the body. There are studies that shows there are association between gum disease and other systemic diseases like heart problem and pancreatic cancer. Flossing is the easiest way to remove local infection off your body. We might be able to say that flossers live longer. In our Seattle cosmetic dental office our goal is to evaluate our patient’s general heath and help them live a long life. By doing procedures like porcelain veneers, dental cosmetic bondings and zoom bleaching and whitening we are able to keep the teeth healthy as well.
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