Thursday, November 8, 2007
The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to remove excess plaque and food particles that toothbrushes can’t reach. Although a person rarely goes through childhood without hearing this common suggestion, recent research has shown flossing does more than keep your teeth and gums clean. As those elementary informational cartoons told us, flossing is the best way to fight gum disease. However, it also reduces the risk of gum and mouth cancer, which pose serious threats to your overall health. “Brushing your teeth for a minute or swishing Listerine isn’t going to cut it,” says Niki Gardner, a dental assistant at the Burris Dental Group in Shawnee. “Flossing at least once a day is the best way to not be diagnosed with something that is essentially avoidable.”
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