The importance of oral health
A beautiful smile and good oral health raise the self-esteem of anyone, attract happiness and open doors both in professional and personal life.
Maltreated teeth age people and give the impression of sloppiness, as well as undermine social life, since a person with teeth or bad breath, for example, loses the will to smile and to relate to other people.
Caring for oral health, however, is not just a matter of aesthetics. Oral problems, such as chronic gum disease (periodontitis), can even lead to heart and lung damage if not treated properly. Even untreated caries can have serious consequences for your health.
Poor oral hygiene causes food scraps to remain in contact with the teeth. These residues are used by bacteria, which proliferate, causing the production of acids that destroy the dental structures, which can lead to the death of the dental pulp, which is responsible for keeping the tooth alive.
These bacteria can reach the circulatory system, and, through the bloodstream, circulate through the body, causing damage to the body.
Failure to properly care for your teeth, tongue and gum can lead to cancer of the mouth. Another important factor is that buca health is necessary for the person to adequately perform chewing and swallowing, which are important steps in digestion.
Good oral hygiene helps prevent bad breath and various problems caused by bacteria such as tartar and gingivitis.
To do this, you must adopt some very simple measures, but that will make a huge difference in your health and your day to day.
Tips to take care of your oral health:
Good hygiene and oral health goes far beyond brushing teeth.
Change your toothbrush every 3 months. After this period, the bristles begin to deform, favoring the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
Brush your teeth after every meal for 2 to 3 minutes, not forgetting to clean the tongue.
Skip thong also after every meal to help remove all food waste, thus avoiding bacterial proliferation.
Use oral hygiene products containing fluoride.
Use buca l rinse to maximize cleaning.
Eat a balanced diet, avoiding eating between meals, thus limiting the amount of snacks.
Begin to take care of the oral health of your children already after birth, doing the hygiene of the gums with a clean and moist gauze, removing the milk waste.
Visit your dentist regularly.
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