A number of dietary habits and lifestyle factors
can affect on health
Sugar
consumption. “Having a sugar-laden
diet will contribute to tooth decay and gum problems, as the bacteria in the
mouth thrive in this environment,” producing tooth and gum-destroying enzymes
and acids.
Smoking. Dental care experts have long known that
smoking cigarettes and cigars and using tobacco products can cause periodontal
disease (gum disease), tooth decay, and oral cancer. Cigars can also cause
periodontal disease and throat, or pharyngeal, cancer. “The smoke from tobacco
has a toxic effect on gum tissue, and can interfere with blood flow,” Price
explains. “Smoking also stains the heck out of teeth, is a direct cause of oral
cancer, and can contribute to bad breath.”
·
Drinking
alcohol. “Drinking can
contribute to oral problems indirectly by resulting in a dehydrated mouth,
which can allow bacteria to run rampant,” research says, people who have
alcohol addiction issues are probably less likely to consistently follow good
dental care habits.
·
Changes
in weight. For those who wear
dentures, changes in body weight tend to affect the way dentures fit, research
says. “Just as weight gain or loss affects the way clothes fit, that gain or
loss also affects the gum pads on which dentures rest. To help maintain a
healthy weight and fight tooth decay, advises people to eat a diet rich in
high-fiber fruits and vegetables.
·
Medication. “Some medications, for example, some
antibiotics, can cause internal staining of teeth, such as tetracycline
staining, depending on the age at which you take them. Also, there are 200 to
400 medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, that have the side effect of
drying up saliva. A dry mouth is more prone to gum disease and tooth decay, as
well as bad breath.”
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
To maintain your oral health — and overall good health, you
should see your dentist regularly to head off any problems early. You should
also practice good oral hygiene at home by carefully brushing and flossing your teeth
regularly in order to prevent plaque from accumulating and causing problems.
There is nothing a dentist can do that a patient can’t undo by neglecting their
dental care.
Toothbrush Tips to Keep Your Teeth in Shape
Brushing your teeth seems easy enough. But some
toothbrushes are better than others and there is a right and wrong way to brush
your teeth.
Brushing your teeth regularly is the key to maintaining healthy
teeth and gums and preventing periodontal (gum) diseases, but it's also
important to make sure you choose the right toothbrush for your teeth and use proper
brushing techniques. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day — in the morning
and in the evening before going to bed, for at least three minutes — can help
ensure long-term dental health.
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