Having healthy teeth is an
important health goal in itself, but a healthy denture means more than just a
cause for a wide smile – it is also an important factor in maintaining overall
health. Here is how healthy dental care habits can maintain or even improve
your general health and what dental care habits you should adopt.
What a Healthy Mouth Says About Your Health in General
The dental cavity is the place
where the symptoms of unhealthy processes in the body appear first. The
inflammation of the gums can be a sign of inflammatory processes elsewhere in
the body, dental decay can be an indicative of mineral or vitamin deficiency
and lesions in the oral cavity might indicate diabetes.
Dental Care Practices for Overall Health
Taking proper care of your dental
health means that you take care of the very first defense line of your body. By
cleaning your teeth, your gums and your tongue properly you can prevent not
only tooth decay and gum disease, but you also stop harmful bacteria and toxins
from reaching into your body – here is what to do:
- Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day,
- Use a mouthwash after each brushing,
- Use dental floss to clean the small spaces between the teeth at least once a day,
- Use a tongue scraper to remove the toxins from the surface of the tongue once a day,
- Visit your LittletonDental professionals at least twice a year.
