A nice smile can show off your warm and inviting nature. But not taking proper care of your smile can lead to a whole host of issues. This June, during National Smile Month, be sure to practice proper oral hygiene to keep your smile intact. Here are some benefits to doing so:
Aesthetic Reasons
Everyone wants to be able to show off clean, healthy teeth in their smile. To able to achieve that, you must take care of your teeth. The more you neglect them, the more likely you are to see discoloration, cavities, and all kinds of undesirable results. Those kinds of effects will have you hiding your smile. Practice proper oral hygiene and you’ll be able to show off those pearly whites.
Dietary Purposes
While we all want to show off a nice smile, the most important purpose of teeth is to allow us to chew food. With enough damage caused by oral hygiene neglect, chewing food can become difficult or even impossible in some cases. Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. This makes it more difficult have a balanced diet, which can harm your health in other ways. Keep your teeth clean and you’ll be able to handle even the toughest piece of meat.
Benefits for Your Overall Health
The risks of not taking care of your mouth are obvious: cavities, gum disease, tooth loss. But did you know poor oral hygiene can cause health problems throughout your body. It’s been linked to diabetes, stroke and heart disease, among other issues. Proper oral hygiene can help prevent these very serious health issues.
Here’s What to Do
Practicing proper oral hygiene is relatively simple. You brush your teeth at least twice per day, floss at least once per day, and use a fluoride mouthwash. Making these things a habit will take you a long way but aren’t quite enough. It’s still important to visit your dentist’s office for a tooth cleaning every six months.
If you don’t have a regular dentist, consider Capital Dental Group in Bakersfield, CA. We provide a wide variety of dental services, from general exams and cleanings to orthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, sleep apnea treatment, and more under one roof seven days a week. Call 661-861-8000 to schedule your appointment today.