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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, it is also the leading reason for tooth loss. Although the risk factors for gum disease vary, including smoking, medication, genetics, chronic diseases, and even stress, the number one risk factor for gum disease is poor oral hygiene. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Tips for Great Oral Health


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Tips for Great Oral Health
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  • Proper oral hygiene is often taught when we are
    children, with emphasis on the importance of
    brushing and flossing to keep plaque and bacteria
    at bay. Yet, did you know that 75 percent of
    adults over the age of 35 have some sort of gum
    disease? According to the National Institute of
    Dental and Craniofacial Research, it is also the
    leading reason for tooth loss. Although the risk
    factors for gum disease vary, including smoking,
    medication, genetics, chronic diseases, and even
    stress, the number one risk factor for gum
    disease is poor oral hygiene. Many of us may feel
    that gum disease is inevitable, perhaps a disease
    that comes along as we age yet, this preventable
    chronic condition results in tooth loss, quality
    of life, as well as other chronic conditions,
    such as heart attacks, diabetes, and strokes.
    With results such as these, it is imperative to
    practice good oral hygiene and health.
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  • So, how does one practice good oral hygiene? Here
    are some tips that, if performed daily, can help
    prevent gum disease.
  • Brush at least twice a day, most importantly, in
    the morning when you wake up as well as before
    bedtime. Also be sure to brush at a slight angle,
    attacking all sides of the teeth and gums. Make
    sure to purchase a new toothbrush every 2-3
    months in order to get the full benefit from your
    brush.
  • In order to reach between the teeth and down to
    the gum line, flossing must also be performed. Be
    sure to floss between every tooth, gently
    stroking it along the curve of the tooth. If
    flossing seems difficult, there are many
    interdental devices available that make it easier
    to insert between teeth.
  • Be sure to use fluoride-containing products,
    including mouthwash.(Although mouthwash that
    includes fluoride is not recommended for children
    under the age of twelve.) Fluoride strengthens
    teeth, as well as prevents tooth decay.
  • Eat a healthy balanced diet, especially limiting
    foods including sugar, which increases the amount
    of acid exposed to the teeth, breaks down enamel
    and furthers tooth decay.
  • Regular dental visits, usually every six months,
    is also important to prevent gum disease.
    Patients with a higher risk of gum disease, such
    as those prone to cavities, or patients diagnosed
    with chronic conditions, may need more frequent
    dental visits, and need to talk to their dentists
    to see what the schedule should be.
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  • Using these healthy dental care tips will lower
    your risk for gum disease and tooth loss,
    however, if you have lost one or more teeth,
    there is hope. Dental implants are the best way
    to replace those missing teeth a visit to an
    Implant Dentist can restore your smile back to
    normal. By using root-based implants, the tooth
    (or teeth) attach to the bone, creating a
    permanent bond to the jaw line. Be sure to find a
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    Chicago, on a daily basis. Theyll get you back
    to feeling better and loving the smile that
    reflects back to you in the mirror!

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