WHY TO GIVE SO MUCH IMPORTANCE TO THE MOUTH
Oral cavity is the window of the body. By maintaining a good oral hygiene overall body can be kept healthy. Oral health can gives clues about your overall health and problems in the mouth can affect the rest of your body. So many studies and researches have been done and still on process to bring out the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and what can be done to rectify the problems which causes due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene.
THE MOUTH AS AN INFECTION SOURCE:
Like many other areas of the body, mouth is also flooded with plenty of bacteria. But most of them are harmless. Normally the BODY’S NATURAL DEFENSES & GOOD ORAL HEALTH CARE, such as daily brushing and flossing can keep these bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, these bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections , such as tooth decay & gum diseases.
THE INTIMATE CONNECTION:
Studies shows that the oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis (a severe form of gum disease might play a role in some systemic diseases such as HEART PROBLEMS , ARTERIAL BLOCKAGE AND STROKE. In addition, certain diseases such as DIABETES & HIV/AIDS, can lower the body’s resistance to infection, making oral health problems more severe. People with diabetes are more likely to develop periodontitis.
WHAT CAN YOU DO:
*Brush your teeth twice a day.
*Clean between your teeth with floss OR any other type of inter dental cleaner or device.
*Use antimicrobial mouthwashes.
*Eat a balanced diet.
*Schedule regular dental check ups.
* Do professional cleaning once in six months.
Immediately seek professional care if you notice:
- Bleeding gums while brushing or flossing
- Red, swollen & tender gums.
- Gums that have pulled away from teeth.
- Persistent bad breath.
- Pus between your teeth and gum.
- Loose or separating teeth.
- A change in the fit of any prosthesis like Partial dentures ,
IN PREGNANCY: If you are pregnant or planning on it, pay particular attention to your teeth and the surrounding tissues. That’s because pregnancy-and the changing hormone levels that happens with it can exaggerate some dental problems.
Thus taking good care of oral health is important to maintain good systemic health.
