just curious
2007-07-11 17:47:24 · 8 answers · asked by mrs_chris_brown_1nonly 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Yep, good oral hygiene is linked to good overall physical health because a lot of things can enter through your mouth to make u sick, and by having a clean mouth you prevent diseases and such
2007-07-11 17:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, THIS IS TRUE.
DISEASES BEGIN WHEN THE BODY BEGINS TO BREAK DOWN. NOT FLOSSING ATTACKS THE MOUTH AND BLOOD STREAM SUBSEQUENTLY.
IT'S ALL A COMPLEX CIRCLE.
NOT FLOSSING=GINGIVITIS=PERIODONTAL DISEASE=BLOOD INFECTION=HEART PUMPS INFECTED BLOOD TO ALL THE ORGANS=IMMUNE SYSTEM SEVERELY TAXED=CERTAIN ORGANS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY=SHORTENED LIFESPAN.
IT'S THAT COMPLEX AND THE SCIENCE BACKS ALL OF THIS UP.
FACT: IN THE USA 9/10 NEVER FLOSS DAILY AND 7/10 HAVE SOME STAGE OF GUM DISEASE.
LOOK AT OUR HEALTH CARE AND THE DISEASES WHICH AFFLICT MANY.
2007-07-12 01:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. Flossing helps prevent gingivitis and also removes harmful plaque that if not taken care of can cause increased risk of heart disease. So taking care of your teeth prevents infections that could lead to problems and helps protect against heart disease that could kill you.
2007-07-12 00:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. By having a clean mouth and teeth it helps to prevent infections that may get into your body and therefore, it adds years to your life.
2007-07-12 00:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Aliz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true.
Recent research has clearly shown that regular flossers can add up to four years to their life.
However, they will have spent those four years flossing.
2007-07-12 00:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by SafetyDancer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alright saying "it helps fight disease" doesn't actually answer the question, the odds of getting such diseases because you don't floss are EXTREMELY low. It's like saying smoking causes cancer which would kill you earlier then usual. ORLY!?!?!? news to me!!! diseases kill you, wow who would have guessed!?
No it will not magically make your life last longer, teeth cleaner, but not life longer
2007-07-12 00:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
your mouth can carry diseases and bacteria that can enter the bloodstream very easily. Gum disease can be a lead in to heart disease.
2007-07-12 00:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? Come on now.
2007-07-12 00:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋