In the past ten years, interesting research has been published linking gum disease with several other inflammatory conditions. It is our goal to help you understand how your dental health effects other areas of your body. Maintaining a healthy mouth could potentially help you slow down the progression of other conditions you may be struggling with. Below are three interesting studies to help you make the connection.
"I Brush My Teeth with Sugar" (Hello Xylitol)
When an article with that title showed up in one of my dental magazines I was thinking the same as you are now: What’s the gimmick? The article was written by a dentist and the title is accurate! Twice a day, the author-dentist puts a quarter teaspoon measure of granulated sugar in his mouth, swishes it around for a minute or two, and then brushes his teeth before he spits it out. The sugar he uses is xylitol, and he is doing this to rid his mouth of the acid-producing bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Are you ready for the rest of the story?