Justin Rust

Monday, March 16, 2020

Flossing, dental visits reduce perio disease bacteria

No surprises here: Good oral hygiene can reduce bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease. Researchers found people who flossed and recently visited the dentist had a lower presence of Treponema denticola, a prominent anaerobic periodontal pathogen.


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