Why is dental health and beauty more important nowadays?

Posted Aug 03, 2022 by Dr. Mini Jose

Taking care of your teeth is not only important for looking good but also to prevent larger problems of bad dental hygiene. Do you know that gum disease and teeth decay can even affect other parts of the body like your heart and brain? If an infection is present in your mouth, your bloodstream can carry the bacteria to other areas of your body. No wonder that today the oral health industry is taking a long, hard look at the situation and going all out to make oral hygiene an integral part of beauty.

Being in the pink of dental health is also about having increased self-confidence. A smile is infectious. It instills positive energy in the recipient as well. Professionals in today’s fast-paced world are trying to work smart, i.e., achieve more results in lesser time. As a result, lifestyle diseases are on the rise and stress at work is frequent. Let’s look at what all diseases can be compounded by bad dental health? Vitamin deficiencies, acid reflux, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart problems and oral cancers are some of the issues. Dental problems such as cavities or gum disease can cause bad breath, pain and impair your ability to eat and speak. To illustrate this fact, diabetes reduces the body’s resistance to infection, making gums more prone to infection. This lowers blood sugar levels. Cut down on acidic drinks and sugary food.

Prevention, as the adage goes, is always better than cure. Watch out for signals like tooth decay, bleeding gum, loose teeth, bad breath, mouth sores and jaw swelling which are indications of poor dental health needing immediate medical attention. So, how to maintain good oral hygiene? Follow certain good habits such as washing mouth after meals, brushing teeth twice a day, staying off tobacco products and going for regular dental checkups.