Oral hygiene tips that will keep you smiling for a lifetime

Yes, it is possible to maintain your teeth for a lifetime..

The mouth is the window to your whole body. Good oral health translates to overall health. Poor oral health has a significant impact on your entire body, including your heart, and pregnancy, and can cause diabetes, and chronic inflammation like arthritis as well!

Brushing, flossing, and practicing oral hygiene diligently, keep the bacteria in control, and protects your mouth. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria levels could increase and cause tooth decay and gum damage.

Following good oral hygiene is directly connected to staying healthy and preventing the development of many diseases. For example, some studies show that inflammation in the mouth, most probably in the gums, can contribute to other diseases.

 

Here are some health problems that are linked directly to your oral health

• Cardiovascular diseases – Some studies suggest that heart diseases, clogged arteries, and even stroke, are caused by oral bacteria.
• Complications in pregnancy and birth – Periodontitis can cause premature birth.
• Endocarditis – Germs in your mouth or other parts of your body travel through your bloodstream and settle in the inner lining of your heart.

To avoid these diseases and other health complications, here are some tips you can follow to protect your health.

• Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day
• Do not brush too hard or with salt or charcoal powder as they may wear off the enamel
• Brush with up and down motions, as well as sweeping and slanting motions to ensure that you push the food debris away from the teeth
• Rinse your mouth properly after you eat any food or drink anything.
• Visit your dentist every six months and get a professional teeth cleaning service done. This will help your dentist ensure and eliminate any underlying problems and keep your teeth clean and healthy.,
• Avoid frequent snacking or snacking in between meals. This is because frequent snacking is one of the major contributors to enamel erosion and cavities.
• Avoid or limit the intake of sugar since sugar increases the bacteria levels in your mouth, resulting in decay and cavities.
• Avoid or limit the intake of sticky food items like bread pizzas, and pastries which are highly sticky and provide the perfect environment for bacteria and for food particles to accumulate and cause dental issues.
• Drink water frequently for good salivation so that saliva can wash out the food remnants and avoid bad breath.

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