Why is it important to have good Oral Hygiene?

Mouth is the mirror of the body, so when you look in the mirror, look in your mouth too, and if you see the sign of gum disease, think about your general health and how it may be affecting your whole body system. The human body is comprised of a complex system which is interconnected with other parts. Because of the way, the human body is made; one area of the body can have an impact on different parts of the body. For example, take the mouth and teeth. If you have a problem with your teeth and gum, this can pose problems with other areas. Poor oral hygiene can lead to problems with diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues.

Better Nutrition

Your food comes first in your mouth making your teeth as the first participants in the digestive process. This process requires your food to be chewed well. The importance of good oral hygiene helps last your teeth longer. Poor habits can lead to cavities, tooth loss, and infected or inflamed gums, all of which hamper your ability to eat healthy foods. When your teeth give you pain, you’re less likely to eat fresh, vitamin-rich foods which lead to better long-term health.

Total Body Health

It’s not an easy jump to make between having clean, well-cared for teeth and being healthy overall, but science continues to find links between oral and general health. For example:

• Women with gum disease show a greater incidence of pre-term, low-birth-weight babies.
• People with poor oral hygiene show an increased risk of developing heart disease.
• Infections of the mouth pose serious risks to other major organs
• Problems chewing can lead to intestinal failure, irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive disorders.

What makes up good oral hygiene?

Good oral hygiene is everything you do to keep your mouth, teeth and especially your gums healthy. Doing this though requires more than brushing once a day. Make sure your daily oral care includes:

• Brushing thoroughly at least twice a day
• Flossing at least once a day
• Using a mouthwash will help kill germs but isn’t totally necessary