At St. George Village Dental, we are strong believers that oral health is essential in order to maintain the general health of the body. It is a window to peek into one’s overall body health. Bad oral hygiene says a lot about your poor body health. Missing teeth, dental infections, and dental pain affect your social life disturbing you mentally and physically.
According to different studies, it is concluded that oral health is associated with body diseases such as diabetes, endocarditis, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, and many others. If one maintains bad oral hygiene, it can aggravate the diseases.
CLEAN YOUR MOUTH REGULARLY:
Inspect your oral cavity for gum diseases such as red, shiny, puffy gums, sensitive or sore gums. Bad breath, bleeding on brushing or flossing can result in gum diseases.
The signs for oral cancer include:
White or red patches, tingling or numbness of oral cavity on specific areas, open sores or bleeding which do not heal with time, thickening of cheeks, tongue, the floor of the mouth and small lumps within the oral cavity.
Healthy snacks rich in nutrients can prevent an individual from oral diseases. It makes your gums stronger. Munch on snacks such as healthy fruits and vegetables, nuts and cheese.
48-50% people with gum diseases do not visit the dentist in the entire year. Visiting dentist regularly saves you from unexpected diseases of the oral cavity. Professional cleaning and regular dental examinations prevent oral problems.
Smoking and chewing tobacco are extremely harmful to oral health as well as body health. It can result in gum diseases, heart diseases, oral cancers and different other types of cancers.
Schedule your dental appointment with St. George Village Dental to ensure a lifetime of a healthy smile.
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