A study published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2019 found that only about 32 percent of adults 30 and older floss daily, with tobacco users having lower odds of daily flossing. Not only does not flossing put you at a higher risk for oral health conditions like gum disease but omitting this simple act from your daily routine has also been shown to increase risk of developing other medical conditions due to bacteria accumulating in the mouth. Read on to learn what the research says about the connection between flossing and overall health and the best way to take care of your smile and your body.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons estimates that dental implants have a 95 percent success rate past five years of placement. When the treatment is completed by a trained specialist, that rate goes up to an impressive 98 percent. As one of the leading solutions to tooth loss, dental implants are able to offer a wide array of benefits for patients who infest in them, but what exactly makes them so successful, and how do they stand apart from traditional prosthetics like dentures? Read on to find out!