General dentist John Dodes from New York is known in the country as the author of the book "Healthy Teeth: instructions for the user," which is very popular. Dodes refers to a joint study of the company Listerine Antiseptic and Reach research, which proved a bad relationship Oral Hygiene with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Virtually all Americans have recognized that it is not too hard taking care of their teeth. Only one-third regularly use dental floss or a special mouthwash in the morning. Less than half visit the dentist twice a year, as it should be done for prevention.
"I recommend to my patients to brush your teeth, use dental floss and special rinse twice a day, as well as, of course, to visit me at least twice a year, to quickly solve small problems, which then can be very serious and expensive - Dodes says. - I'm better in 15 minutes you liquidate small carious hole than two years will be to remove rotten tooth and put in its place the implant cost a thousand dollars. "
Many believe that tooth decay is the most common problem Oral Hygiene But it is not. According to the publication Healthy Mouths, the most common symptoms of pathological processes teeth and gums are bleeding from the gums during brushing and flossing. More than half of Americans complain of this problem. In second place is caries and only the third plaque, which are a third of patients.
"Bacteria in the oral cavity even multiply and form a thin layer called the plaque or biofilm, - says Dr. Dodes. - When this happens, the bacteria destroy plaque It is much more difficult using normal cleaning of the teeth and threads. That's what causes bad breath and, more seriously, gingivitis. "
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