By definition, "Oral hygiene is the
practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems by
regular brushing of the teeth and cleaning between the teeth.
Since all our body parts are interlinked
some way or the other, a problem in one can hamper the function of the other.
Similarly, our oral cavity is also dependent on other body parts and vice
versa.
There is a crucial connection between
oral health and our body's overall health. There are certain conditions that
can impact our oral health and bad oral health can be the reason behind certain
medical conditions.
CONDITIONS AFFECTING ORAL HEALTH
INCLUDES:
1. HIV AIDS
2. Osteoporosis
3. Diabetes
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
5. Eating disorders
CONDITIONS AFFECTED BY ORAL HEALTH
INCLUDES:
1. Cardiovascular diseases like stroke
and atherosclerosis.
2. Pneumonia
3. Endocarditis
4. Complications in birth like premature
delivery and low birth weight.
STEPS FOR GOOD ORAL HYGIENE
1. Brush your teeth twice daily
specially in the night before going to sleep as during nighttime bacterias and
other microorganisms get ample of time and food leftovers to damage teeth.
2. Floss daily
3. Use a mouthwash to wash out all the
remaining germs.
4. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles.
5. Regular dental checkups.
6. Do not using one toothbrush for more
than 4 months.
7. Avoid nicotine products use.
8. Avoid sugary foods.
Need more advice or treatment? Many
health care experts at Antarnaad are always here to help you out. Antarnaad is
a growing network of experienced physiotherapists, dietitians, nutritionists,
fitness trainers and Yoga experts providing treatment for all the conditions.
For more information visit our website www.antarnaad.net or call our
Consultant: Mb: 9899700187
