Obey Thy Dentist
When your dentist tells you to floss, she isn’t just filling a lapse in the conversation. She knows what’s best for you as well as your choppers. You really and truly should pick out floss, buy floss and use floss. Daily.
Study after study after study proves that flossing directly prevents gum disease. Not incredibly concerned about gum disease? Never gave it a second thought? A tough sell. I like that.
Consider this:
- Gum disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Diabetics with gum disease have a lot more trouble controlling their disease.
- Pregnant women with gum disease often have low birthweight babies.
- Gum disease and bad breath go hand in hand.
- Periodontal Disease (gum disease) leads to tooth loss. It’s the number one reason people lose their teeth.
- Any problems inside the mouth mean having to see the dentist more often.
1 - 5 are bad enough, but I can’t live with the thought of number 6. Call it a phobia, call it irrational….but call me when I’m through flossing!
Joi
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