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Posts for tag: Flossing
Summer days are salad days. That's a good thing and for reasons that might just surprise you. In Hypertension magazine, there was a recent article about a study that proposed that the nitrates released by beets and green vegetables not only appear in your saliva but are converted orally into nitrate. Nitrates help to lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Could a healthier diet and a healthier mouth help your overall well being?
It seems obvious that your self image and self esteem can be affected by tooth decay, tooth loss, and gum disease, but scientists suggest there's more at stake.
Gum Disease in particular may play a roll in systemic diseases including diabetes. That's why the salad study is so intriguing.
Think about it. A healthy diet and thirty minutes of daily exercise can help to protect you against cardiovascular diseases. Well, so could the few minutes a day it takes to brush, floss, and rinse, especially when combined with regular dental visits. If you're not confident about your home care routines, we'll be happy to give you a refresher.
Enjoy your summer and keep a healthy smile!