While the teeth usually get all the credit for a beautiful smile, the gums also play several important roles in keeping your grin lovely and healthy. While almost everyone in America brushes their teeth with some frequency, far fewer people floss regularly. This is unfortunate since healthy gums are essential to your oral health and failing to floss can lead to a wide variety of nasty oral infections. Here’s a brief guide to why you should carefully clean your gums on a daily basis.
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