Gastric lipase (âlipâ means fat and âaseâ means breakdown) is secreted by the chief cells to begin fat digestion in your stomach by hydrolyzing (âhydroâ means water and âlyzingâ means breaking apart; so the breaking apart of a molecule using water) fat molecules into fatty acid chains.
Bleeding after brushing or flossing, or simply at random times, may be a sign of unhealthy oral tissues. Many people think bleeding gums is normal, particularly after flossing their teeth, but it is usually a signal to change your oral hygiene routine and visit the dentist.
However, my first choice for my patients is to floss, followed by waterpik, then brush. If you CAN floss, then do so. A waterpik is not a substitute for you. By the way, healthy gums will NOT bleed. If you are consistently getting bleeding when using floss or a waterpik you need to tell your dentist or hygienist. While you are there, be sure to demonstrate your flossing technique to your hygienist so she can âcoachâ you.