Dr. Reid Explains How Flossing Your Teeth Can Add Years to Your Life
When you floss, you help prevent your gums from becoming inflamed. What is happening when your gums are inflamed is that you have a chronic bacterial infection in your mouth. Dr. Donald Reid, Tahoe Dental Artistry comments, “This harms your arteries through two mechanisms: the bacteria find their way in to your arteries and hang out (causing plaques), and your body mounts a response to the bacteria in your mouth, causing inflammation, which in turn can cause your arteries to...
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