Good dental hygiene is essential to reduce inflammation, and slow the onset of chronic diseases. Daily flossing is one means of helping ensure it. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why good dental hygiene is essential to reduce inflammation and slow the onset of chronic diseases and ‘inflammaging’
- Bacterial overgrowth in the mouth is closely connected to chronic inflammation, a precursor to many major diseases that triggers ‘inflammaging’
- Good dental habits include tongue scraping, using an antimicrobial mouthwash, drinking green and black teas, and eating fibre-rich foods
Good dental hygiene is essential to reduce inflammation, and slow the onset of chronic diseases. Daily flossing is one means of helping ensure it. Photo: Shutterstock
