How Daily Flossing Does Your Whole
Body Good
Daily flossing
doesn't just keep your teeth healthy—practicing good oral hygiene contributes
to your health in other ways, too.
In fact, there’s an
increasing amount of evidence linking periodontal disease to an increased risk
of heart disease, although more studies are needed to confirm this link. Some
researchers think that mouth infections, like any infections, can increase the
levels of inflammatory substances in the blood, which can promote blood clots
and slow blood flow to the heart. Another theory is that bacteria from a mouth
infection can easily enter the bloodstream and impact your cardiovascular
system.
Regular flossing removes plaque, thereby removing the bacteria
in plaque from your mouth. It also helps prevent tooth decay and can reduce
your risk of developing gum disease by removing plaque.
In
addition, flossing gives you the opportunity to regularly examine your mouth
for any swelling or redness. Flossing gives you an opportunity to take a good
look at your teeth, tongue, and gums. Certain conditions including some
cancers, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and eating disorders can cause lesions in
your mouth and redness and swelling of the gums.
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