3 Reasons Good Dental Hygiene is So Important

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3 Reasons Good Dental Hygiene is So Important
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Did you know

• The most important reason for good oral hygiene
  has nothing to do with your teeth? Find out how
  vital taking care of your teeth can be for you
  and your whole body.

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Healthy teeth

• Although genetics play a large role in whether or
  not you get cavities, regular brushing and
  preventative dental care help keep your teeth and
  gums healthy.
• Brushing removes the plaque that causes tooth
  decay and stimulates your gums to help prevent
  gum disease.

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Disease detection

•  A key component to proper oral hygiene is
  regular visits to your dentist.
• Do you go every six months? You should! Your
  dentist can detect a whole lot more than cavities
  from looking in your mouth.
• Among the problems and diseases they can discover
  with a thorough examination are

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Disease detection (contd..)

• Vitamin deficiencies
• Acid reflux
• Tooth grindin
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Heart problems
• Dementia
• Mental health issues
• Oral cancers

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Disease prevention

• Infections that start in your mouth can lead to
  even worse health concerns.
• For example, gingivitis is a common inflammation
  of the gums.
• Infections that start in your mouth have even
  been linked to such complications and disease as

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Disease prevention (contd..)

• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Premature births
• Low birth babies
• Respiratory problems
• Coronary artery disease
• Stroke

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Good dental hygiene and how do Follow a few
basic rules

• Eat healthy and avoid sugary snacks
• Dont use tobacco products
• Rinse your mouth out after meals or chew
  sugarless gum
• Brush at least twice a day
• Protect your teeth with a mouth guard during
  athletics

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