This week's challenge is to floss twice daily. Gum disease is not only linked to tooth loss, but also has been shown to contribute to chronic systemic inflammation and is implicated in increasing heart disease risk. Current ADA recommendations are to floss before brushing, not after. So get your floss out, keep your teeth until the day you die, and decrease your heart disease risk!
There are several products on the market to make flossing more convenient than the typical roll of floss. Flossers are floss on a stick that you can easily stash in a purse or backpack. There are also textured gum picks that are effective for cleaning at the base between teeth, especially if the space is too wide for traditional floss. Picks are also convenient for packing away in your purse.
Lastly, please let's all remember not to floss at your desk, when you're driving, or any other public environment. No one wants your crusty, bacteria-laden food bits flying around them!
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