9 Super-Effective Tips To Maintain Good Oral Health

by Joshua Spellings
What is oral health? The WHO defines oral health as the absence of ailments or disorders in the oral cavity that limits or affects the person’s psychosocial well-being. These ailments or disorders can range from pain, cancer, infections, sores, to periodontal diseases, tooth loss, or oral disorders. And beyond the oral cavity, the World Health Organization places oral health as a key indicator of the general health of a human being, as well as the way to evaluate and know their quality of life.

Why should we maintain good oral health?

Maintaining good oral health has multiple benefits, from the same, related to the health and well-being of the mouth and teeth, to allow better psychological development of self-esteem.

Several studies have shown that a person who maintains good oral health and especially a healthy smile improves his self-esteem since it increases the security of the person.

When there is the loss of teeth and they are not replaced (misaligned teeth (crooked), teeth stained by cavities, tartar), it affects the safety of the individual to speak and/or smile. As a consequence, it is possible for people to develop complexes that ultimately influence their behavior, becoming withdrawn and insecure individuals.

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How does poor oral health affect children?

During childhood and adolescence, children and young people who do not have good dental positions often become victims of ridicule and nicknames, lowering their self-esteem and future personal development.

When teeth are lost and not replaced, phonetics are greatly affected, since sounds and words cannot be pronounced correctly, influencing the patient’s self-esteem.

How to maintain good oral health?

After observing all the effects of poor oral health, it is essential to go to the dentist preventively to avoid bad breath, cavities, and poorly positioned teeth. Here are 10 tips to maintain good oral health. If you make sure to follow these recommendations and visit the dentist at least 2 times a year, you will have good oral health.

1. Brush your teeth every day

Ideally, you should do it at least three times a day and for three minutes. Do it after every meal, with a soft bristle brush.

2. Change your toothbrush regularly

Being such an important tool for oral health, it is necessary to keep it firm. Depending on the dentist’s recommendation, you should change it every three to four months.

3. Make a conscious brushing

When brushing your teeth, do so in gentle, short strokes, trying to cover the entire tooth area, including brushing your tongue and gums.

4. Keep your brush and sink area clean

Make sure to rinse your toothbrush with water after brushing your teeth. Store it upright, without covering it or carrying it in a closed container.

5. Floss at least once a day

Slide the floss into the gap between the gum and the tooth. Use it to gently massage the side of the tooth in an up and down motion.

6. Use a mouthwash to protect your mouth

In addition to daily brushing and flossing, consider using a fluoride-containing mouthwash to promote oral health.

7. Control your sugar intake

Sugar is the main ally of the appearance of cavities in children, so it is necessary to brush your teeth after consuming candy or sweets.

8. Do not abuse teeth whitening

Although they can be useful to brighten your teeth, using them excessively can damage the enamel of the pieces.

9. Visit your dentist regularly

Finding and treating gum, tooth, and mouth problems early can help ensure good oral health for life.

How does a dentist help good oral health?

A health professional can guide us to correct oral health problems, halitosis, dental rehabilitation in case of cavities, tooth loss, etc.

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