As everyone knows, the key to a long and healthy life is a healthy life, healthy diet, good genes and doing sports. But research continues to shed light on modifiable risk factors that contribute to longevity. According to new studies, oral and dental health care also contributes to longevity.
They found that brushing before bed at night is an important factor for longevity. Moreover, flossing daily and visiting the dentist regularly were among the key factors for longevity.
DENTIST VISITS ARE ALSO IMPORTANT
Not brushing before bed increases the risk by 20-35 percent compared to brushing every day. Also, never flossing increased the risk by 30 percent compared to flossing every day.
Not going to the dentist in the past 12 months increased the risk by 30-50 percent compared to seeing two or more dentists.