Our teeth must work every day to chew and crush food. Time, age and through eating make your teeth always be affected. Salivary glands combined with food waste will produce bacteria that chew enamel, which in the long run will seriously affect dental health.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HYGIENE

Many medical studies have demonstrated that oral health has a great impact on overall health, life and development of the body especially children. Inadequate oral care can cause gum inflammation, anorexia, difficulty sleeping. Prolonged condition affects the nutrition of the child.

In addition, tooth decay is one of the most common oral diseases in children, if not diagnosed early and treated promptly , can make children difficult in eating and drinking; leading to poor digestion, affecting health, growth and development ... The above evidence shows the important role of maintaining oral health, especially for children, when they cannot take care of themselves.

BAD BREATH

This is a common symptom caused by poor oral hygiene. The food particles that stick to the teeth after the meal can smell, if you do not brush or floss, bacteria accumulate more, causing foul mouth.

DEMENTIA

Lazy to brush your teeth will increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers show that people who do not brush their teeth daily are at risk for dementia 22-65% higher than those who brushed teeth 3 times a day.

In addition, according to one study, the brain of Alzheimer's patients contains more bacteria related to gum disease.

DIABETES

Dentists have long known that diabetes is an increased risk factor for periodontal disease, But recently they discovered that this is a two-way relationship. Poor oral hygiene can impair the ability to control blood sugar , increases the risk of insulin resistance, making it difficult to convert sugar into energy. This increases the risk of diabetes.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Many studies have shown that oral diseases and heart disease are closely related because they are all related to inflammation. When bacteria that cause periodontal inflammation develop in the mouth but are not treated in time. It can cause many diseases such as heart disease, blocked artery and stroke.

COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY

Gingivitis affects 60-75% of pregnant women, Causes serious dental problems, which can lead to tooth decay. Poor oral health also causes complications such as low birth weight, premature birth ... The cause of this condition is caused by bacteria in the mouth creating chemicals that lead to complications of pregnancy.

STOMACH ULCERS

People with periodontitis, The plaque forms in the gums can become a shelter of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes stomach ulcers, even a factor that causes stomach cancer.

CANCER

Researchers have found a link between poor oral health and certain cancers, including brain, neck, esophagus and lung cancer. The risk of developing types of cancer is due to poor brushing habits, tooth decay and periodontal disease.

These are the diseases that can be life threatening so you should practice your oral hygiene habits properly without the unfortunate situation can occur.

It is time for the community to realize the importance of maintaining oral hygiene and the potential risks that oral diseases . Awareness cannot be built in a few short days, it is a job that requires time and effort.

Note: the efficacy of the treatment can vary depending on each patient’s condition.

For more information please contact:

I-DENT DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER

Dental Clinic - Ho Chi Minh City An Dong 

Building 193A-195 Hung Vuong Str, Ward 9, District 5, HCMC

Dental Clinic - Ho Chi Minh City The Army Navy Swimming Pool

Building 19V Nguyen Huu Canh Str, Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, HCMC

Phone: (+84) 28 38 33 68 18

Website:  http://www.identdentalimplantcenter.com

Email: identdentalimplantcenter@gmail.com

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