Floss to stay young
There are 1440 minutes in each day, if you were to spend only two out of those minutes daily on protecting your mouth against gum disease, then you have invested in the simplest and probably cheapest life-saving strategy.
Flossing is the most effective way of preventing gum disease, gingivitis. If left untreated, gingivitis, which starts with plaque, can lead to strokes, pneumonia, heart disease, loss of teeth and inflammation of the arteries.
It may sound far-fetched, but to floss is to care about your life.
So, how should you go about preventing gum disease?
1. Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice daily.
2. Floss once a day – Brushing reaches only the surfaces of the tooth, whilst flossing reaches the bacteria that otherwise remains undisturbed between the teeth.
3. Use mouthwash twice a day.
4. See a dental hygienist at least once a year.
If you follow these simple steps, paying particular attention to flossing, anti-ageing experts believe you are taking six and a half years off your real age.