| Dental hygiene is an important part of staying healthy. According to recent studies, dental health has been linked to a variety of diseases including endocarditis, or infection in the inner lining of the heart, cardiovascular disease, pneumonia and pregnancy complications. Brushing and flossing your teeth and keeping harmful bacteria in the mouth at bay is your best defense against tooth decay and other signs of poor dental health. But what’s in your toothpaste? In recent years, studies have been conducted on the effect of the compound fluoride in water and toothpaste. Some fluorides occur naturally in soil, air or water, but once inside the body, they travel through the digestive tract into the bloodstream, collecting in areas high in calcium, such as the bones and teeth. |
