{"id":59,"date":"2016-09-27T20:10:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T20:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodmandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2017-11-21T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T13:08:28","slug":"annapolis-dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalcare.com\/blog\/annapolis-dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Annapolis Dentist Offers Reasons to Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FlossWant to have a healthy mouth and body? Then floss your teeth everyday. Flossing helps to remove plaque, which is that clear sticky film that our mouths produce day in and day out. Hiding in plaque are the bacteria that can lead to gum disease, which cannot only wreak havoc in your mouth but is also linked to a number of systemic illnesses and diseases. The father and son dental team at Goodman Dental Care has seen the unfortunate consequences that can happen as a result of plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) build up. That\u2019s why your Annapolis dentist recommends regular and proper flossing<\/a>. Read on for more information and how you can improve your flossing technique.<\/p>\n

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The Oral-Systemic Connection<\/h2>\n

Your body is comprised of many inter-related parts that work together. The mouth, of course, is integral because this is where nutrition enters your body. But did you also know that just the condition of your mouth could impact your health?<\/p>\n

Dentists and scientists now recognize something called the oral-systemic connection. Specifically, this points to the link between the health of your gums and your overall well being. People who have gum disease\u2014whether the early stage of gum disease called gingivitis or the secondary stage of periodontitis\u2014are more susceptible to certain bodily illnesses and diseases. These include:<\/p>\n