The oral cavity houses about 700 species of bacteria, and the balance among them is also linked to overall health. Studies have found that bacteria on the tongue convert the nitrates in beetroot and spinach into a substance that may help lower blood pressure, and that processed carbohydrates that adhere to teeth encourage the bacteria that cause cavities. Dr. Shagai Levin of Ichilov: “Many people believe that the more a mouthwash ‘burns’ and disinfects, the healthier it is, but the opposite is true.”
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