Oral health is very important to maintain over all body health. Mouth is a window for the whole body and tissues inside mouth helps to detect many systemic issues like inflammation, diabetes.
Mouth contains millions of bacteria in which most of them are not harmful if oral hygiene is maintained properly. At out dental clinic in Udaipur our expert dentist’s advice to visit the dental clinic twice in a year for regular dental check up so if any disease is associating it can be identified and treated.
Normal oral hygiene can be maintained by proper scaling and polishing twice a year if you don’t have any adverse habit which can be suggested by our expert dentist Dr. Siddharth Jain and Dr. Mahak Jain at our clinics in Udaipur.
Taking care of your dental health involves:
Brushing 2-3 times per day
Flossing once per day
Eating healthy, nutritious, wholesome foods
Limiting snacks and sugar
Replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months
Visiting your dentist on a regular basis and performing routine cleanings and check-ups
Systemic diseases with oral signs and symptoms include:
Diabetes - Causes more frequent and severe gum disease because the body isn't able to resist infection.
Alzheimer's disease - As Alzheimer's disease worsens, oral health deteriorates.
Osteoporosis - Causes bone and tooth loss as a result of weakening and brittle bones, as well as treatment side effects.
Coeliac or Cohn’s Disease - May cause aphthous ulcers.
Blood disorders - These can lead to pale and/or gums susceptible to bleeding.
HIV/AIDS - These diseases cause mucosal lesions in the mouth.
Condition caused by Poor oral health:
Oral health involves more than just preventing bad breath. Maintaining a healthy mouth also prevents tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss associated with aging.
The important balancing of bacteria in your mouth requires practicing good dental health. If you don't practice proper oral care, your body is susceptible to a number of complications. We've listed some of the more common and serious health conditions below:
Gum diseases: Intra orally saliva fights from the bacteria and prevent them to spread any disease. But if oral hygiene is not maintained bacteria accumulates and form plaque, which get deposited on gums surface. Plaque deposition causes gingivitis and later if bone and tooth also involved in the disease it may lead to periodontitis. All these diseases may cause to lose of your teeth.
Cardiovascular disease: Oral health and heart are very much related to each other and disturbance in oral health may lead to many cardiovascular diseases like stroke, clogged arteries or even endocarditis.
Premature Birth: Your oral health can also have an effect on your pregnancy. Specifically, the second stage of gingivitis (periodontitis) is linked to complications at birth. This is why it's especially important to maintain proper dental health while pregnant. Otherwise, your risk of premature birth and low birth weight are significantly increased.
Risk Factors
When it comes to oral infection and disease, some individuals are at higher risk than others. The following factors put you at greater risk for complications from poor dental health:
Poor hygiene puts you at risk for periodontal disease, bacterial conditions, and inflammatory conditions
People in lower socioeconomic statuses are at a higher risk for oral infection and disease
If you consume alcohol in excess, you're at a higher risk for oral cancer
If you smoke or chew tobacco there's a greater chance of developing oral cancer and periodontal disease
Stress also has an impact on your oral health. People with high stress are more susceptible to periodontal disease.
So we advise you to visit at our dental clinic in Madhuban or Sector 14, Udaipur for proper dental check up and treatments. Our dentists in Udaipur are committed to provide best dental treatments to all the patients.
Author:
Dr. Mahak Jain
Ever heard of a body alive without a heart! Her passion towards her work and perseverance towards dentistry is what makes her the chief dentist of the clinic. Meet Dr. Mahak Jain, the heart of this clinic! She is a BDS by qualification and a Cosmetic dentist as well. A perfect smile, authentic by thought, ingenuous by words and humble by nature is what makes up Dr. Mahak. Want to be responsibly pampered and cared for? Then, you are at the right table! She is completely devoted to the profession and believes in complete transparency towards her patients. Otherwise, she is an adventure geek and loves to have fun with nature. In her spare time, she loves travelling. She always goes an extra mile to make sure she delivers the best service to her patients and brings the right smile to their face.