In the second part of our 'Tell Me Why' episode with Dr. Carla Cyrino, a dentist at Cornerstone Clinic, Maria Botros inquired about myths surrounding mouthwash and how a person’s overall health starts from the mouth.
- Recent studies showed that mouth wash increased blood pressure in patients, says Dr. Carla
- Dr. Carla: If you don’t floss, it means you haven’t cleaned 40% of your tooth
- Gums bleed when the plaque or tartar cause inflammation, which can lead to gum diseases like gingivitis, says Dr. Carla
- Dr. Carla: Bacteria from gingivitis or periodontitis can go into blood vessels and our heart which can lead to other complications
- People should visit their dentist every 6-months, and every 3 months for people with bleeding gums, says Dr. Carla
