Dental Hygiene And Health

Did you know that besides daily exercise, a healthy diet, glyconutritionals, and vitamin supplements, that there is another key to great health? Just keeping your teeth clean!



Good oral hygiene is in fact imperative for good health. If your teeth and gums are in poor shape, you can not chew your food properly. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss can interfere with eating because you can not chew your food well. This means that your food is more difficult to digest because the primary part of the digestive process, chewing, has been compromised.



The American Dental Association (http://www.ada.org) has made the following recommendations regarding good oral hygiene:



Brush



You should brush your teeth twice a day for at least five minutes. Use a toothpaste that is accepted by the ADA. You should replace your toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the bristles break down and become frayed. You should also replace your toothbrush after illnesses such as colds, flu, strep throat and stomach viruses. Children's toothbrushes usually need to be replaced more often because they wear out faster.



Floss



It is necessary to clean between your teeth daily using dental floss or an interdentally cleaner even if you brush regularly. Toothbrush bristles can't reach between teeth where bacteria can linger, causing decay and gum disease. Regular flossing can remove the food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gum line .



Diet



A balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables can help you maintain good oral health. Limit junk foods and sugary foods, especially soda pop drinks. Dairy products and certain vegetables, such as broccoli, are good sources of calcium. Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C which is good for promoting tissue building and overall general health.



Dentist



You should visit your dentist regularly for oral exams and professional teeth cleaning. Sometimes your dentist may suggest another schedule. Whatever the case, your dentist can recommend what types of oral care products will work best for you.



Plaque accumulates on the teeth within twenty minutes of eating!



Healthy teeth have few, if any, cavities. They are clean and flossed regularly. Healthy gums are firm and pink. By following the recommendations listed above, you can maintain good oral hygiene as well as proper teeth and gum care. These actions will result in better overall health.



Plaque and tartar cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, cavities, holes and soft spots that damage the surface and, more particularly, the structure of the teeth, peritonitis, breakdown of ligaments and bone supporting the teeth which leads to tooth loss, bad breath, abscesses and many health problems including pre-term labor and heart disease.



People interested in good health are also starting to use daily glyconutrient supplements.Clinical studies have shown that the body's immune system can be boosted through glyconutrients supplements.



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