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2007-10-24 15:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
gum diseases effects so much more than we realize. My deceased partner was declined as a kidney/pancrease transplant because of an uncontrolled gum infection.. sadly, the man was trying his best to rid himself of the infectin up to the day he died..he never stopped trying to live....I miss him so much is hurts day and night. That is my infection, and flossing will not help. Love and and peace, Goldwing
2007-10-24 18:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have been flossing several times a day for years. I have a reach flosser by the computer and by the sewing machine and by my easy chair. It gets to where you just do it when you arent even thinking about it. And yes I knew it was that important.
2007-10-24 15:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am very good at my flossing in the last few years, but not when I was young. That site is very good and also to pass onto grandchildren who don't even like cleaning their teeth.
2007-10-24 18:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by Telma G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know it's very important in your overall health. I didn't know about the relationship to cancer though, thanks for the article. I have floss in several areas in the house, in the car and in the bag I carry. I also use a type of water pik.
2007-10-24 15:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I floss every night or when needed. My hygienist checks for oral cancer every time I have a cleaning. I also use Listerine to hold down the plaque. Thanks for the info. Very important to do.
2007-10-24 17:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your gums can't become infected leading to blood poisoning. Untreated you can die. Archeology and anthropology have uncovered many remains of people they determined died from infected gums. Many mummies in Egypt too.
2007-10-24 17:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by curious connie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Meee too "IS" haha Didya ever hear of flossing yer gums?
2007-10-24 18:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Wet Doggie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scary stuff! Like this site...hadn't heard about it before. I'm about to go and check it out...saw some things that caught my interest. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, and tonight I'm going to start flossing like I've never done before!!!!
2007-10-24 16:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Who are you.... my dentist?! LOL I know that I should floss more often and thanks to you for bring the subject up again. I really need to get back into the habit. I think I'll start tonight. Good article.... thanks.
2007-10-24 18:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to have a look. But I must say, I was very much in the habit and then got lazy. thanks for reminding ,me. I always thought, that somehow what was in our teethe overnight could affect our stomach.
2007-10-24 16:28:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋