Most people (myself included) would rather light their faces on fire than visit the dentist. 
Although I floss regularly now, I never gave much thought to strict oral hygiene. I was always under the impression that if I burned to death (perhaps by lighting my face on fire), my teeth would survive. Logically, if my chicklets could endure a blazing inferno, why is my hygienist hounding my about daily flossing?
As it turns out, periodontal health is not only important for your teeth and gums, but it can also impact overall health, including obesity.
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