Dental thread is essential for complete oral hygiene and prevention of health problems, specialists show. Used daily, it cleanses the spaces between the teeth inaccessible to the brush, helping to prevent caries, gingival diseases, but also some serious conditions.
Dental thread offers major health benefits. Source: freepik.com
The dental floss has a history of over 200 years. Around 1815, the American dentist Levi Spear Parmly (1790–1859) promoted for the first time to use a silk wire for cleaning spaces between teeth, as an effective method of preventing dental problems. He recommends the daily use of dental floss to maintain oral hygiene.
The history of dental thread
Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, considered a personality in the field of dental disorders and is the inventor of dental thread as an effective method of prevention. He has been professing in the United States, England and France, and his ideas on oral hygiene and dental control are still valid in modern dental practice.
The dental thread entered the trade only at the end of the 19th century, initially being available only in pharmacies. Over time it has become a basic product in oral hygiene, produced under various brands and shapes (waxed, non -aromatic, aromatic, in the form of sticks). During the Second World War, in the absence of silk, it began to be made of nylon, a material used today.
The famous doctor who recommends dental thread
One of her best -known fans is the doctor Daniel G. Amen (video), a renowned psychiatrist and expert in brain health. He spoke in his book “Change your brain in 365 days” about the importance of oral hygiene, especially the use of dental floss, to maintain cognitive health.
Daniel G. Amen is among those who recommend brushing and daily use of dental floss as preventive measures for brain health. It shows that poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of gingival diseases, which, in turn, are associated with a higher risk of depression and dementia.
“I was always too busy to use dental thread, until I saw that gingival diseases are a major cause of inflammation and loss of memory. Now I use dental thread every day. I have recently been to the dentist, and he told me that my mouth looks better than ever. He writes the famous doctor in his book, also available in Romanian bookstores.
The benefits of dental floss
The use of dental floss is not just about having a bright smile – it is a cornerstone of general health. Beyond the prevention of gingival diseases and possible connection with dementia, the regular use of dental thread offers a lot of benefits for the whole body, informs the Diablo Dental dental group. Dentists list some of these:
Support the health of the heart. Studies suggest that bacteria responsible for gingival disease can also contribute to the development of cardiovascular problems. By removing the bacterial plaque between the teeth, you reduce the risk for teeth, and for the heart.
Fights bad breath. This, also known as “halitosis”, occurs frequently due to food residues and bacteria between teeth. The dental thread removes and render their confidence when you open your mouth.
Helps digestion. Clean teeth and healthy gums mean that you chew well and digests more efficiently. The dental floss helps your stomach more than you think, notes Diablo Dental.
Prevents the accumulation of tartar. The tartar is the reinforced plate – that is, the next level of the dental disaster. Only the dentist can remove it, but if you use the dental thread, you will prevent its formation and avoid inflammation and caries.
Support the health of the lungs. The bacteria in the mouth can reach the lungs and cause respiratory infections, especially in vulnerable people. The dental floss reduces the bacterial plaque and the risk that these bacteria will reach the respiratory system.
Increases the state of well -being and self -confidence. A healthy mouth does not mean only fewer pain and medical problems, but also an increased self -esteem and a more relaxed social life.
How can the dental floss be used
The dentists of the medical group also offer some useful tips for the correct use of dental thread:
First of all, be consistent and use it once a day, preferably in the evening, before bedtime. The technique is essential: it gently slides between the teeth, forming a “c” around each tooth to clean it effectively. Discover what kind of thread suits you-whether it is waxed, unspeakable or in the form of special sticks-it is important to be convenient to use. And, very important, be gentle: do not force and do not avenge the gums. Fine, not a mill, writes Diablo Dental.
