World Oral Health Day: Did you know that our mouth is the gateway to everything that happens inside our body, from food to bacteria? Therefore, poor hygiene can lead to serious health problems, which we probably did not know much about.
World Oral Health Day 2023: Some things seem quite simple but have a big impact. In terms of health, there are several areas of the body that are quite neglected or take a backseat when it comes to taking care of it. Oral hygiene is one of them. Every year on March 20 is celebrated as World Oral Health Day. This day is celebrated to promote and disseminate the importance of oral hygiene. Our mouth is a passageway for good and bad things that affect our physical health in general. Bad breath goes away and is not a good symptom of good oral health. Serious complications can even lead to more complications in the body, from digestion to heart health. According to data compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), about 3.5 billion people are affected by oral diseases. Tooth decay or untreated oral health in teeth is the most common health condition according to Global Burden Disease 2019.
The WHO stated that “oral diseases are caused by a variety of modifiable risk factors common to many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including sugar consumption, tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption and poor hygiene, and its underlying social and commercial determinants”.
How does oral health affect general health?
Endocarditis: Due to poor oral hygiene, sometimes the heart is also put at risk. This condition is an infection that develops in the inner lining of the heart chambers or valves. It can be caused by the entry of bacteria from the mouth. If it spreads in the bloodstream, it causes a serious infection.
Pneumonia: While there is still more research to be done to establish a strong relationship between poor oral hygiene and pneumonia. However, according to some studies, when harmful bacteria due to poor hygiene enter the lungs from the mouth, they cause pneumonia and respiratory problems.
Pregnancy problems: Severe deterioration of the gums and soft tissues around the teeth leads to the periodontist. In addition, it can cause complications during pregnancy, such as low birth weight or premature labor.
How to improve oral health
- Brushing is the key: It is important to brush your teeth twice a day. A soft-bristled brush is generally recommended.
- Floss after brushing to remove tiny food particles that cannot be removed by brushing.
- Limit sugary foods and drinks.
- Too much tobacco and alcohol also causes discoloration of the teeth. So limit consumption.
- Timely replacement of the toothbrush after three to four months.
- Get regular dental checkups.
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