Oral Health = Overall Health
If you think that having poor oral hygiene only affects your teeth and mouth, think again. Maintaining good oral health is crucial to your overall health for so many reasons.
If your gums are puffy and unhealthy, every time you eat, brush or chew, all that bacteria is being absorbed into your bloodstream and travelling around your body. This bacteria has been found in the arterial plaque present in medical patients with heart disease.
You wouldn’t skip washing your hands or having a shower – so why skip brushing and flossing?
Your oral hygiene routine will become easier and easier to follow the more often you do it.
For those of you who shower before bed or in the morning, try brushing your teeth in the shower. The cold Winter mornings and night times have us all wanting to stay in the shower those extra couple of minutes, so use that time to thoroughly brush your teeth for two minutes. Another great tip to get into the habit of flossing is to floss before you brush, instead of after.
Many patients who usually floss their teeth after brushing forget or simply can’t be bothered to floss. However, if you floss first, you will still want to brush your teeth after, that way you’re definitely doing both each time!
Set a Routine
The easiest way to remember everything in your oral health regimen is to set yourself a routine and make it a habit. Make a list of everything to do (brushing, flossing, etc.) and place it on your bathroom mirror. That way there is no way to miss it, morning or evening.
If you have children, make it a family affair! Get an egg timer to make sure you are brushing for 2 minutes, lay out floss, and be sure to finish with appropriate mouthwash (one for your children and one for you).
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The aim of the treatment is to improve oral health by reducing tooth decay or tooth wear, as well as tooth fractures or gum disease. Braces have been proven to be one of the most effective treatments for most dental difficulties.