who required all new patients to take a two-session course in flossing and oral health. Only when he was satisfied that patients would be capable of caring for their teeth properly would he then make their first cleaning appointment. Nancy learned the technique, and recently a friend named her “the Floss Queen.” We came across an ad stating that “If you follow a vegan diet, you may opt for Eco-Dent’ s GentleFloss, which uses beeswax instead of animal products.” Who knew? The irony behind all this is that Medicare doesn’ t cover any dental procedures, even though dentists emphasize how bad teeth can cause illness in other, internal parts of the body. For example, a research team from Columbia University’ s School of Public Health released the results of a three-year study of 420 men and women, concluding that the improvement of gum health can help slow the development of atherosclerosis, the build-up of cholesterol-rich plaque along artery walls, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. | still regret that | would eat candy without flossing afterward. Especially a Clark Bar, which could cause a cavity andfill it simultaneously. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015455