A Leeds dentist was talking about the dropping standards of oral hygiene amongst the patients that he sees in his clinic. The unfortunate part is that most people do not know how badly they are affecting their health by neglecting this aspect of their lives.
There is more to oral hygiene than just preventing tooth decay and bad breath. These are certainly two things that can be prevented if you brush your teeth regularly, but lack of oral hygiene can have even worse consequences. At the very least you will have to face bigger dental bills since you will have no option but to go in for procedures such as root canal treatments if your teeth have rotten too much to be saved with a simple filling. Your love life and even profession can suffer as a result of this since people will be put off by your bad breath.
You need to brush your teeth at least twice a day and you also need to keep it clean in between meals at least by rinsing with water. Flossing is also very important, and so is a six month check up with a dentist. Avoid sugary drinks and foods in between meals and never make the mistake of sleeping without cleaning your mouth.
If you do not clean your mouth regularly, plaque will build up, leading to tartar formation which can eventually cause heart disease.
Oral hygiene is very easily done if you are disciplined in your habits. Make these changes before it is too late.
Tags: bad breath, oral hygiene, root canal treatment, tooth decay
