Are you Brushing and flossing enough?
Brushing and flossing your teeth can help prevent certain
health problems. We have all been there,
we are just too busy, too tired, or plan just don’t care about flossing and
getting in that nighttime brushing.
Sometimes we just forget how important these little steps can be in our
health.
We use our teeth to chew and breakdown food for proper
digestion. When teeth and gums are
neglected you can get cavities, inflamed and bleeding gums, and other more
serious issue that result in gum disease.
While there are dental procedures to help correct gum disease, tooth
decay, and bone loss, preventive care is cheaper and takes up less of your
time.
Why floss? Because
flossing helps to remove bacteria from the guns in the places your brush
bristles cannot always reach. If bacteria
are left between the teeth and gums in time it begins to cause inflammation and
gum disease. Not to mention that
bacteria cause’s bad breath, but flossing will help to reduce that as
well. About 90% of bad breath comes from
bacteria in the mouth. If you have not
started take the time today to get in the habit of brushing and flossing every
night. We all are tired and ready for
bed, but the whole process takes about 5 minutes and you can be saving your
teeth and saving money on unwanted Dentist bills.
Affecting Your Health?
When gum disease sets in it not only affects your teeth and gums,
but other areas as well. One study noted
that individuals with periodontitis (advanced gum disease) are twice as likely
to suffer from heart disease. How? The bacteria travel into the blood stream and
attaches to fatty plaques in the vessels where it causes inflammation, clots, and
possible heart attaches. Others health
issues have been related to gum disease from breathing, complicate diabetes,
and affect fertility. Any time harmful bacteria have a chance to
grow stronger it can affect your health.
Keep your smile bright and clean and stay healthful with a little
proactive flossing and brushing.
Ways to reduce Bacteria.
- Brushing and flossing after each meal (no exceptions about Breakfast and Dinner).
- Try not to eat sugar or sugary foods between meals.
- If you enjoy sweets try enjoying them in a liquid form rather than solid.
- Avoid sticky or the sweets that dissolve slowly.
- If you are unable to brush after a meal or snack, try rinsing with warm water vigorously.
- Make sure you get in your dental checkups!
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