The main cause of nearly all dental problems starts with the build up of bacteria in the mouth and around the teeth. It is for this reason why both brushing and flossing are so important in preventing the onset of problems such as gum disease and tooth decay.
Everybody knows that it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day, this is common knowledge. It isn’t as widely known however, that brushing your teeth does not remove all bacteria and food debris from your mouth. Bacteria are able to ‘hide’ in the gaps between teeth, here they are inaccessible to toothbrushes and can build up to form plaque and create problems for the individual whose mouth they are colonizing.
It is therefore essential to remember flossing as part of your daily dental hygiene routine. Flossing enables you to reach the crevices between teeth where bacteria thrive, removing them ensures that you are taking all the necessary steps in preventing gum disease.
If the people of Leeds do not floss at least once a day they may find that they develop much more serious and complicated problems. If bacteria is allowed to build up in the gaps between teeth, it eventually hardens and turns into tartar, a substance which, unlike plaque, is hard to remove and must be treated surgically by a dentist. The bacteria within tartar can produces toxins, chemicals which will cause inflammation of the gums and lead to a condition known as Gingivitis. Untreated gingivitis can lead to toxic inflammation of not only the gums but the bones beneath them too, ultimately resulting in the loss of teeth.
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