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- Treat Gum Disease, Help Heart?
- Gum Disease Ups Death Risk in Diabetes Patients
- Sign of Heart Trouble -- or Gum Disease?
- Too Young for Gum Disease? Don't Count on It
- Dental Treatments Don’t Stop Preterm Births
- Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk
- Healthy Gums May Help Fight Alzheimer's
- Angry, Lonely Men Prone to Gum Disease
- Gum Treatment May Not Cut Early Birth
- Advanced Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk
- Gum Disease Ups Pancreatic Cancer Risk
- Gum Disease Raises Arthritis Risk
- Healthy Weight, Better Gums?
- Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease
- Obesity Leads to Gum Disease
- Stress May Wreak Havoc on Your Mouth
- Inserting a Pill to Fight Gum Disease?
- Gum Disease May Make Diabetes Worse
- Flossing Needed to Fight Gum Disease
- Quit Smoking, Get Healthier Teeth and Gums
- Red Wine May Fight Gum Disease
- Marijuana Linked to Early Gum Disease
- Latest Pregnancy Threat: Gum Disease
- 9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
- Lip Piercing Can Lead to Receding Gums
- Lip Piercing Can Lead to Receding Gums
- FDA: Popular Mouthwashes Make False Claims
- Smoking and Sleep Affect Oral Health
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Only 18.5% of Americans never floss. You are missing out on a simple way to make a big difference in the health of your mouth. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Floss removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it turns to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Try flossing just one tooth to get started.
You are one of 31% of Americans who don't floss daily. You are missing out on a simple way to make a big difference in the health of your mouth. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Aim for 3 more days!
You are one of 31% of Americans who don't floss daily, but you're well on your way to making a positive impact on your teeth and gums. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Aim for all 7 days!
Only 50.5% of Americans floss daily, and good for you that you are one of them! Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Congratulations on your good oral health habit!
SOURCES:
American Dental Association, Healthy People 2010
This tool is intended only for adults 18 and older.
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