Think that brushing and flossing your teeth is only good for your oral hygiene?
According to most dentists, oral health affects the appearance and health of your skin.
The bacteria that builds up in your mouth affects your skin. If you are noticing breakouts around your mouth or lower cheeks, it could be related to your teeth and gums.
Imagine if you have a cavity or gum disease, and every time you swallow, where does that go?
Do you floss?
Flossing your teeth is proven to be beneficial to your skin. It can even help prevent breast cancer and heart attacks.
If you are concerned about aging, you want to have regular dental check ups and a flossing routine.
We all know Sugar is connected to cavities. It is also connected to inflammation and affects on our Good bacteria/ Bad bacteria balance.
P. acnes, propionibacterium, the bacteria most often found in pimples is Propionibacterium acnes is “a facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium present on human skin as part of the normal flora, as well as in the oral cavity, large intestine, conjunctiva, and external ear canal,” according to https://journals.asm.org › ... › Vol. 54, No. 4).
So, go to your dentist twice per year, and brush twice per day, and floss everyday. See if you notice a difference in your skin.