BRUSHING your Teeth is an important part of any person’s daily life.
One dentist warned you that your mouth could have one problem and could reduce your chance of getting sick.
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TikTok: Dr. Mark BurhenneAccording to “Ask the dentist”, flossing should be a part of your daily routine.
He explained that flossing is not a necessity for your teeth.
“You can’t be healthy without a healthy mouth”He said.
Dr Burhenne suggested that flossing could prevent three of the most deadly illnesses, including dementia, heart disease, and bloodclots.
He explained in the comments section: “According to a 2019 study, bacteria normally present in the mouth can release toxins that make their way to the brain, contributing to Alzheimer’s.”
Experts Harvard Medical SchoolIt is believed that good oral health can help prevent heart disease.
Studies have shown that individuals with poor oral health, such as those suffering from gum disease or tooth loss have higher risk of having heart attacks and strokes.
They explained that:Studieshave linked periodontal disease (especially if due to infection with a bacterium called porphyromonas gingivalis) and rheumatoid arthritis.
“In addition, a 2018 study found a link between this same bacterium and risk of pancreatic cancer. “
Dr Burhenne said that flossing can help reduce inflammation and C–reaction protein, and it can also improve your immune system.
Dr Nigel Carter, the British Dental Foundation’s head, previously stated that inflammation can be increased throughout the body by the mouth.
“It can trigger the release of a large number of chemicals known as mediators, which are the same causes of the inflammation implicated in heart disease”He said: The Independent.
In 2008, experts from the University of Bristol published a study showing that bacteria can get into bloodstreams through gums. They can then combine with platelets in blood to cause blood clots.
How to floss correctly
Flossing is an essential part of our oral hygiene routine because it helps remove bacteria from between our teeth and gums.
Here are the NHS’s best tips for flossing:
- Cut off approximately 45cm floss and wind it around 1 finger on each hand.
- You should hold the floss between your thumbs, forefingers and thumbs, leaving about 2.5 cm of floss between them.
- Use a gentle touch “rocking”Use your motion to guide floss between your teeth. You should not force the floss into your gums.
- Once the floss reaches your gumline curve it against a tooth until resistance is felt.
- Keep the floss in place against the tooth. Gently scrape one side of the tooth with the floss. Continue to work along the side of your next tooth, on the opposite side of the gap.
- Keep your last tooth in mind.
- Keep your flossing pattern regular when flossing. Work from the top, working from left to left. Next, move to the bottom and continue working from the left to the right. You’re less likely than you think to lose any teeth.
If they reach the heart, they can cause heart attacks in those who are healthy and fit. This is why flossing is so important to ensure that bacteria does not get into your mouth.
Dr Burhenne stated that flossing can increase fertility and prevent premature births.
Experts in Sweden discovered that gum disease affected women had a harder time conceiving than healthy gums.
It took seven months for women suffering from gum disease to have a baby, compared with five months for women without gum disease.
Roger Hart, University of Western Australia’s lead researcher, stated: “Gum disease might be one of several factors that could be modified to improve the chances of a pregnancy.”
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology in 2019 also found that premature births were more common for women with poor gum health.
Researchers discovered that gum disease is more common in women who enter labour early than in women who have had a perfect pregnancy.
GET BACK ON TRACK
Leading Central London-based dentist Dr Monik Vasant is urging patients to prioritise their oral care routines at home and return to the dentist for regular oral care check-ups.
Data from Colgate showed that half of Brits admit they haven’t been to the dentist since before the pandemic.
He comments, “The social factors surrounding the pandemic such as lockdown and homeworking have led to a decline in many people’s oral health.
“People don’t realise that not brushing your teeth twice a day, even just for two weeks, can result in a build-up in plaque that can have a lasting impact and we’re seeing this play out with the increase of patients presenting with gum disease and tooth decay.
“To get back on track with your oral health we’re encouraging people to simply;
- Brush twice a day for 2 minutes
- Every three months, you should change the head of your brush and brush.
- Get in between your teeth (floss).
- And use a fluoride toothpaste with antibacterial ingredients such as Colgate Total, which has Dual Zinc Arginine technology that looks after the whole mouth, not just the teeth.