Flossing adds 4 years to your life?

Question

I talked to a scientist who told me that flossing adds 4 years to your life on average because it cleans bacteria that would otherwise enter your blood stream.

Okay I know he was a scientist, but does anyone have any legit proof of this, or prior knowledge?

Answer 1

There is no way, so say you get dentures at a young age, are you then buying yourself 4 years? I think not my friend.

Answer 2

idk but i think i will floss more often

Answer 3

i heard this 2 but it cant be real i mean just flossin yeah rite

Answer 4

weird for a scientist to make such a generalization but its probably true to an extent, if you want proof look up journal articles at a university library/website.

Answer 5

Yes it is true

go to this website

http://www.21stcenturydental.com/smith/e...

Answer 6

not true. No way the bacteria would kill you 4 years earlier. But you might get a cold more often if you don't floss.