Flossing helps keep our gums healthy and our gums are the foundations for our teeth. The correct way to floss is to get down deep right into the gap between those pink gummy triangles (papilla) and the teeth. In some people, digging this deep might cause bleeding but don't worry if that happens. The bleeding is a sign that the gums are harbouring plaque bacteria that cause inflammation, it doesn't mean you have cut or hurt yourself.
The bacteria found in diseased gums have been linked to other conditions in the body such as heart disease, Alzheimers Disease and even lung cancer!!
Give flossing a go...our bamboo floss is a great chemical free alternative, because hey, the last thing you want to do is introduce plastic and other toxins into your body through your gums. Many supermarket brands of floss are coated in plastic and other nasties. Go Cococlean Bamboo floss for the win!!
]]>There are a variety of tongue scrapers around but we prefer those made of copper, just like they were in ancient times. Copper is also thought to have some antibacterial properties.
The procedure is simple. Grab hold of the circular handles, one with each hand, place the centre edge at the back of the tongue and move the scraper forward to remove any debris and particles. Rinse between uses. You can tongue scrape whenever you brush to keep your breath clean and fresh!
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