Remember: healthy gums don’t bleed.
If you start flossing regularly you will notice that after about a full week of flossing nightly, with the correct technique, your gums will not bleed at all!
#floss #oralsystemic

DON’T SNAP the #floss between the teeth and lacerate the gums. This can cause more inflammation and not remove the plaque efficiently. Bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream and move systemically through out the body. #oralsystemic

Natural #nitrates from vegetables are processed with your saliva and specific #bacteria while chewing. They are then broken down into nitrite and swallowed and absorbed through the intestines. Finally, nitrite transforms into nitric oxide via enzymes. Nitric oxide is the messenger to your blood vessels to let them know whether they should dilate (widen) or constrict. #oralsystemic #oralhealth #dentistry

You may have heard of #nitrates in processed foods like ham or bacon, but these types of nitrates are added instead of naturally occurring and can be harmful instead of helpful.
Helpful nitrates are naturally found in soil and enter into vegetables during growth and development. #oralhealth #oralsystemic