> I consider my teeth as indicators of the quality of the food I'm eating. > Brushing them is like telling the body that I don't care what it tells me. You can say the same about your skin. Do you bathe/shower? (should I ask your partner or co-workers?). Despite a "clean" diet, the body produces metabolic wastes that are eliminated via different routes, including the skin and tongue. Ever experienced a "furry tongue" in the morning? Brushing your tongue helps natural detoxification processes. Also, gum disease is increasingly being associated with heart disease. The fundamental medical question always applies: does gum disease somehow cause or contribute to heart disease? or are they both symptoms of something else? (ex. hyperinsulinemia + starches/sweets?) Rob