Based on the information we got about oral hygene, we know that brushing your teeth properly twice a day and flossing them at least once a day together with see a dentist at the recommended time can prevent many of the common dental problems such as cavities, gingivitis and bad breath.
Bad oral health can spread to affect other parts of the body, such as the heart and cardiovascular system.
Brush Daily
Brushing twice a day to prevent tooth decay, gingivitis and other dental diseases is well-understood, yet oral hygiene can also decrease risks for heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications.
Food particles and bacteria accumulate between your teeth and cleaning them by brushing helps to freshen your breath, decrease plaque-related gum problems such as gingivitis. Hence, it is advisable to brush at least twice each day – morning and evening!
Second, make sure to use an ADA-approved toothpaste. Third, you should use floss or dental water floss, to get in between your teeth. That way, you will be able to further clean the plaque from spots that your toothbrush can’t reach, while decreasing your chances of gum disease and increasing the blood flow to your gums. Last, an ADA-approved mouthwash will kill the bacteria in your mouth and help to eliminate bad breath.
Floss Daily
Likewise, brushing your teeth goes hand-in-hand with a healthy dental routine; flossing does, too. Whether you stick with the classic dental floss or experiment with one of the new water flossers, incorporating this practice will help keep your teeth and gums healthier.
By flossing you remove all of the bacteria that get caught in between your teeth and along the gumline, preventing the onset of gingivitis, which is the beginning of gum disease, when left untreated can turn into periodontitis – a far more serious gum infection that’s detrimental to both the gums and your overall health.
Evidence is mounting about the role of oral health in general wellness, for example in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and respiratory infections. However individuals can reduce their chances of developing these diseases by practising good oral hygiene and visiting the dentist. It is also likely that promoting good oral hygiene and health to children will help them establish a clear understanding early on that health is about both oral and overall wellness, potentially encouraging them to maintain healthier eating habits. This also lessens the risk that their children will develop oral health problems later in life.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly
Just like regular check-ups and cleanings with your dentist help keep your oral health optimised, regular visits also allow your dentist to find and treat potential issues, such as gum disease, tooth decay and other situations, before they become worse.
Your dentist can suggest the right cleaning regimen for you, from toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, to rinsing with an antibacterial rinse with fluoride to keep up with microbial populations and help reduce your chance of cavities.
Not only does proper oral hygiene cut your risk of dental problems elsewhere in your mouth, it also keeps away systemic illness by helping protect the heart, bloodstream and lungs, statistics show. A healthy mouth contributes to good health elsewhere in the body, numerous studies have shown.
Eat Healthy Foods
What you eat can make you or break you, and in the case of your teeth it is particularly true: chewing plenty of nutrient-dense foods can go a long way when it comes to having a pleasant smile.
Germs are all around your mouth, but your body’s natural defences and good oral hygiene usually keep them under control. However, if your body’s immune system becomes compromised or you neglect good dental hygiene, germs can multiply to levels where they cause gum disease, cavities or other serious oral health problems.
The diet almost can’t be controlled or regulated (even though it might help, suggested by the old adage ‘You are what you eat’) but setting good habits and sticking to them (by brushing and flossing every single day and visiting your dentist at least two times a year for cleanings and exams) will help a great deal in preventing any serious health dreads that might arise down the road. Starting good oral habits early also helps and it is important for parents to know that oral health can associate with overall health and that they need to remain aware and encourage their children to maintain their smiles properly.
