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Is Oral Care Really Matter

It has been said that practicing oral hygiene can also be influenced by lifestyle and diet choices. This is true. In fact, both smoking and chewing tobacco are proven to be really damaging and harmful to oral health. Some foods can be detrimental too, like those that are high in sugar, especially sucrose or table sugar, as it contributes to the formation of cavities.

Undesirably, significant oral health disparities persist all over the world today, caused by complicated economic and social problems that finally affect use of effective dental hygiene.

Your smile is usually the first thing people notice... however, it goes beyond that it seems. Busy lifestyle and "other priorities" are getting sometimes in the way from letting you visit your timmins dentist and build healthier habits to keep your teeth healthy.

It is usually too late when we realize what negative impact a poor oral care can have towards our physical health, our social and emotional well-being. People who suffer the worst are those with low incomes, children and seniors.

How does having proper oral care matter?

Let's take people suffering from diabetes for example; increased sugar levels have a negative effect on oral health by increasing the chance of cavities, gum diseases and bone reduction. Diabetics who have gum diseases realize it's far tougher to control their sugar levels.

Common acidic foods such as soda, fruit juices and vinegar can also harm the tooth enamel and can also contribute to the formation of cavities. So, instead of taking these foods, start eating foods that promote good oral hygiene such as dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, green tea, and water to attain a mouth that looks and smells healthy.

Periodontal disease is perhaps the scariest, is basically a bacteria (that is formed when your teeth build-up plaque), which cause irritation to the gums and then infection inside the gums as well as the bones that supports your teeth.

Yes, your oral health affect pregnancy!!

Studies indicate that possessing periodontal condition (a disease that affect the structures of teeth) can slightly improve the chance of your baby to be born smaller and/or early.

Researchers also believe that disease causing organisms (bacteria) in a pregnant woman's mouth may wind up in the amniotic fluid or placenta contributing to pre-mature birth.

Diet - eating a well-balanced diet will also help in avoiding certain oral health problems during pregnancy. You should include foods rich in calcium and protein to ensure that good development of your baby's teeth. Increase your intake of eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, fatty fish and margarine in your diet. If you have cravings, substitute them with healthy snacks. After taking mid meal snacks, rinse your mouth thoroughly with plain tap water.

Regular dental check-ups - if you are planning or have recently become pregnant, it is advised to consult your kenora dentist and schedule a routine appointment so that you can achieve good oral health which will be easier to maintain during pregnancy. Professional cleaning is done to address the issue of gingivitis in pregnant women. Your dentist will provide you a comprehensive list of do's and don'ts.

Unfortunately, treating gum disease during pregnancy may already be too late, because the bacteria is already in the bloodstream and thus spread throughout the body.