Dental Opinion, Flossing
Did you Know, Flossing once a day increases you life expectancy by 6 years
One of the most recent and most interesting is a book by Michael F. Roizen, MD. Dr. Roizen’s book is called “RealAge”, and the general concept is to calculate how old a person is actually (compared to averages and actuarial tables) based to a great degree upon choices he/she makes about lifestyle, eating, exercise, etc.
In particular, there is a section on dental health, as quoted “These studies show that the presence of periodontal diseases, diseases most common in people with tooth loss, actually affects longevity.
On flossing, the book states that, “Flossing your teeth daily can make your arteries younger. The probable reason: Flossing helps keep your immune system young… the same bacteria that cause periodontal disease also trigger an immune response, inflammation, that causes the arteries to swell.