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One must protect his teeth and mouth by maintaining good oral hygiene. Regular brushing is important for everyone and especially if you are a teenager or young adult, you need to take extra care as this age group is often associated with risk factors such as diet, smoking and consuming alcohol among others. It is important to practice good oral hygiene to keep your teeth intact for your entire lifetime. Follow these below-mentioned tips for white and strong teeth: ·          Brush your teeth twice a day and floss between the teeth for removing dental plaque. ·          Use fluoridated toothpaste. ·          Rinse your mouth with fluoridated mouth wash. ·          Visit your dentist regularly. ·          Limit the consumption of alcoholic drinks and tobacco ·  ...

There are many responsibilities that come with parenting and keeping track of the child’s dental health can really become difficult. Although, parents tend to feed their children well, get them exercised and socialized well but often neglect their dental health. Parents always want the best for their children when their dental health is concerned but are not aware of the best way to do it.  Some of the tips that must be followed to protect and strengthen your child’s teeth: Oral Hygiene Proper oral hygiene is required just after the first tooth appears as a baby’s teeth play a significant role in the overall health of the permanent teeth. Good oral hygiene must be practiced at all stages of child development. Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean by brushing and flossing at least twice a day to prevent tooth decay and gum diseases.    Brushing alone is not enough for kids too; they also need to be taken for regular dental checkups with...

Taking care of your teeth, gums, and mouth is a worthy goal in itself. Dental hygiene and good oral care prevents tooth decay, bad breath, and gum diseases, and improves your appearance and quality of life. With a healthy mouth, you can ward off many medical disorders. It's important to understand the benefit of oral health and its connection to your overall health. Diseased, missing or crooked teeth or a misshapen jaw can be a hindrance to your speech, chewing your food can be difficult and painful process, further leading to costly corrective procedures.   Complications associated with bad dental health ·          Cavities cause painful places on your teeth where decay has eaten through the enamel and exposed a tooth's root. Having hot or cold food or liquids can be painful that signifies that something is wrong. Cavities do not have any symptoms till significant damage has been done to the tooth. That is the reason why vi...

Many of us know that dental health is important but are not aware of how it plays an important role in preventing certain diseases. Dental health should be given equal importance as our general health to prevent serious medical conditions from developing. Studies have proved that the health of your mouth can indicate the condition of your overall health.   Certain health conditions that can occur due to bad dental health: Dental health correlates to the overall health and can contribute to certain medical conditions. The most common of all are diabetes, endocarditis, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular disease. Most of the diseases have oral symptoms such as extreme gum problems, mouth ulcers, dry mouth, and swollen gums. Diabetes Diabetics are at a higher risk of developing gum diseases as it is harder for the body to eliminate the bacteria. Due to a weak immune system, it becomes harder for diabetic patients to heal from wounds and infections that can res...

A huge percentage of the world's population is suffering from poor dental health and this happens because most of the people are not conscious about their oral health. Poor oral health can lead to severe medical conditions and even the World Health Organization emphasizes on developing policies on oral disease prevention and oral health promotion. Maintaining proper dental health is the key to a hygienic and healthy living. Not only is it vital for healthy physical appearance but also important for your overall well-being. Importance of Dental Health Many of us are not aware about the importance of dental health. Scientific studies have proved that poor oral health can lead to serious diseases like diabetes and coronary heart disease. This fact itself proves that you must realize the importance of good oral health and start taking it seriously. How to Maintain Good Dental Health People think that maintaining oral health is such a daunting task and are scared ...