oral hygiene<\/a> is one of the leading causes of peritonsillar abscesses. Our mouth contains trillions of live beneficial bacteria that rely on you keeping your teeth clean to prevent invasion by other harmful pathogens.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nA peritonsillar abscess occurs due to bacterial infection of the tonsils. The most common means of infection with the bacteria responsible for the condition \u2013 is through the mouth and nose. Taking care of your oral hygiene is an excellent preventative strategy to avoid the development of a peritonsillar abscess.
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Make sure you brush your teeth after each meal and remember to floss to remove any trapped food from between your teeth. Good oral health ensures that you don\u2019t\u2019 have food hanging around in your mouth, rotting and inviting disease.
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Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash with your tooth brushing protocol to ensure you kill off any invading bacteria that could potentially lead to the formation of peritonsillar abscesses.
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