Health is wealth, so is the dental health also. The human body is a complex system which is interconnected with each other. If one of the areas of the human body has some problem, it can affect the different parts of the body also. We are taking the example of our mouth and teeth. If we have a problem with our teeth, it can take the challenge to another level, not only the unpleasant smile. Some significant issues of bad oral health are given below
These are
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy Complications
- Infertility
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Dementia
- Respiratory Infections
Other problems
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Acid reflux
- Mental health issues
It should be our priority to keep better dental hygiene as it can prevent the above-given issues. Following steps can help you to keep better dental health.
Healthy diet
Eating food that is beneficial for our dental health is very important. A balanced diet can provide you with the exact amount of vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies in nutrients can lead to malformed teeth and bleeding in gums.
Fluoride is a mineral it is essential for the remineralization of enamel. It is also a structural component of teeth. There are also the toxic effects of the fluoride if it is taken in a large amount. You need to discuss the correct amount of fluoride with your dentist.
Food with a high amount of sugars is not suitable for dental health. We must avoid the excess amount of the acid drinks or the citrus fruits also.
Don’t hesitate for dental treatments
Many people are afraid and avoid appropriate dental procedures. Most of us avoid dental treatments thinking that it is not necessary or it may cause harm to us, but in reality, there is nothing like that. We should timely go for the dental checkups if not done then it can lead to more problems like
- Dental crown
- Implant
which are much more expensive than the routine checkups. So you must visit your dentist to have the regular update about your dental hygiene, if not done timely, the situation may worsen. For check-ups you can visit our office in Pompano Beach. We are also serving Lighthouse Point in Florida, 33062 and 33064.
Avoid Sodas, Coffee and Alcohol
Beverages contain phosphorus which is necessary for a healthy mouth but only up to a limit. If taken more than enough, it can deplete the body’s calcium level; as a result, dental hygiene problems like tooth decay and gum diseases can occur. If you like drinks and cannot live without them, you can choose a drink like milk which will strengthen your teeth and give you a shiny bright smile with dental hygiene also.
Brush daily and avoid smoking
When we breathe in air through the mouth, or we do smoking dust, and harmful substances get entry to mouth consecutively, it destroys the enamel protection of teeth, and it also causes the production of plaque. Plaque is yellowish covering outside the teeth, which makes foul-smelling mouth. If it is prolonged, it may cause some severe enamel destruction which leads to teeth root weakening and cause pain during the eating process or drinking process so usually dentists recommend twice brush a daily especially morning and evening time. It is because early in the morning some bacteria are resident on teeth they may wash out by brush. So brush early morning before breakfast, and in the evening you should do brush after eating so bacteria can be removed from teeth to prevent spoiling of teeth.
Clean your tongue
Tongue cleaning is critical hygiene practice to get rid of sloughed-off cells or dead cells. Bacteria which resident on tongue and food debris from the surface of the tongue can produce stench. Usually, stench bacteria lie on sidewalls of the tongue and sidewalls of the mouth cavity. So it is necessary to clean the tongue to keep prevent from stench bacteria in this way it helps to improve your immunity.
Floss routinely
Flossing is an interdental cleaning. If someone uses any dietary food or protein like meat in the form of fried so some pieces of meat may stick in between teeth which may provide a medium for the growing of stench bacteria later, on which may cause a foul smell. Dentists recommend flossing after usually eating in the morning.it should be done once a daily.
Visit the dentist
You must visit the dentist in at least six months as it is crucial. For check-ups you can contact our office in Pompano Beach and schedule an appointment. We are also serving Lighthouse Point in Florida, 33062 and 33064