TOOTH decay and gum problems can cause pain, issues with self-confidence and tooth loss.
But nearly one in three people in the UK suffers with this.
There is also a direct link between oral health and overall health.
Some research suggests heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections that oral germs can cause.
Jane Atkinson looks at ways to keep your mouth healthy . . .
DENTAL FLOSS
THIS is one of the many ways you can clean between your teeth, but I have discovered that not all dental flosses are equal.
If, like me, you don’t have straight teeth with narrow gaps, then the skinnier types of floss just don’t touch the sides.
I tried out Biomed dental floss, which feels stronger and …