Each year on March 20, World Oral Health Day is observed to promote awareness of proper dental care and hygiene. This year's theme is "A happy mouth is a happy body".
Unlocking the Importance of Oral Health: Beyond a Bright Smile
"Oral health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. It’s not just about having a bright smile, it impacts our ability to eat, speak and even socialize comfortably. Neglecting oral health can lead to various issues including gum disease to decay and even systematic health problems like heart disease and diabetes," Dr. Nitika, Consultant - Dental Science at Fortis Hospital Greater Noida, told IANS. She implored people to avoid sugary drinks, use of tobacco, and excessive alcohol consumption to maintain a healthy mouth. "Mouth is the entry point to the digestive and respiratory tract. Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections such as tooth decay and gum disease," Dr Ragini Sehgal Sethi, Senior Consultant, Dental Sciences, Medanta Hospital Lucknow, told IANS.
A Smile for Health: Observing World Oral Health Day
Prioritizing oral health is key to overall well-being. Join us in celebrating World Oral Health Day, emphasizing the link between a healthy mouth and a healthy body.
Prioritizing oral health is key to overall well-being. Join us in celebrating World Oral Health Day, emphasizing the link between a healthy mouth and a healthy body.
‘Poor oral health can limit chewing ability, impacting food choices, and causing weight loss, GI issues, communication problems, low self-esteem, and overall well-being. #worldoralday #teeth’
Recent studies have also linked oral infections, especially periodontitis, with systemic diseases such as endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, bacterial pneumonia, pregnancy, and birth complications (1✔ ✔Trusted Source Periodontitis
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In addition, diabetes, osteoporosis, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimers disease, eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, cancers, and immune system disorders -- all can affect oral health, Dr Sethi said. To maintain good oral health, the doctors stressed the need to establish a routine of brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and even visiting dentists regularly for check-ups and cleaning.
Reference:
- Periodontitis - (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/periodontitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354473)
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