The Link Between the Two.

When patients hear of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth has an important impact on your overall physical health. You can’t be healthy without oral health. It went on to explain that oral health and general health are inextricably linked, and therefore can’t be seen as two separate things. Oral health is so critical to over health, it should be included in all community health programs. This means it’s just as important to take care of your mouth, teeth, and your overall oral health as it is to take care of the rest of the body. The two most prevalent dental diseases are caries (cavities), also known as tooth decay, and periodontal (gum) disease.

Oral Health Impacts Overall Health.

Your mouth has roughly 500 different species of bacteria. Many are harmless, and some are even good bacteria that help maintain the balance of intestinal flora. Harmful bacteria can infect your gums, causing gingivitis. Your body’s immune system may try to fight off the alien invaders, but they attack your gums, causing inflammation and bleeding when you brush.

Now that you know how important food dental hygiene is, be sure to see to get your teeth cleaned every six months, have regular dental checkups, brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily and replace your toothbrush at least every couple of months. Call us to schedule your next appointment at our office in Hendersonville, TN. 

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