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Just 24 hours of bad oral hygiene can lead to complications

Researchers found that just 24 to 72 hours of interrupted oral health can lead to a drop in ‘good bacteria’ in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene produces bacteria that causes gum disease and accelerates the ageing of the oral microbiome. In a new study, participants were instructed to carry out optimal oral health regimes for three weeks. … Continued