In 2016, the United States government quietly changed the health guidelines that always recommended flossing daily. This was because they claimed they did not find enough “proof” in current research of the long-term benefits of continuing to make flossing a health standard. However, studies have shown that flossing does reduce the risk of gum inflammation.

Having bad breath can make you feel very self conscious and may even prevent you from enjoying social interactions. If you have made eating habit changes such as avoiding onions, garlic, and coffee, as well as increased your oral health habits by thoroughly brushing your teeth and tongue twice a day, and flossing once a.

As a kid, being told that too much candy will give you cavities seemed like that was the only mouth issue to worry about. Though cavities can send you reeling in pain and certainly deserve attention, gum disease should not be brushed aside as a minor issue either. Gum disease can be a big problem.

Gum disease is a common but potentially serious oral problem. The earliest stage of gum disease – gingivitis – can typically be turned around by improving your daily oral care routine. If gum disease is allowed to progress it will move from the mild form – gingivitis – to the more serious form of gum.