Proper oral hygiene not only helps to prevent the development of teeth and gum diseases, it is of tremendous importance for maintaining the health of the body in general.
Each of us has bacteria in the oral cavity, which, in the absence of proper care, lead to the destruction of the tooth and gum inflammation. These bacteria contribute to the formation of the so -called plaques, consisting, as a rule, of food residues and metabolic products of bacteria. If plaques, usually formed on the gingival edge and in the intert spaces, do not delete in time, there are problems with the gums. In the so -called pockets (between the gum and the root of the tooth), a large number of bacteria are collected, which, ultimately, cause inflammation, which leads to weakening the gums and staggering tooth. In this case, we are talking about such a disease as periodontal disease.
From the oral cavity, pathogens enter the circulation, which leads to a weakening of immunity and as a result of the appearance of various diseases.
That is why the oral cavity hygiene is of such great importance for the health of the body as a whole.
Be sure to visit the dentist!
Along with daily oral hygiene, it is important to regularly visit the dentist. Ask why? There is such a thing as deep caries, it can lead to inflammation of the root of the tooth and jaw bone. You can not always find such caries with the naked eye. The inflamed root of the tooth, as well as inflammation of the jaw often do not make themselves felt for a long time, or manifest themselves in the form of single pains. Meanwhile, bacteria all this time fall into blood circulation and in many cases lead to inflammation in another part of the body. So, for example, there are certain forms of inflammation of the heart muscle and heart valve, the pathogens of which are bacteria that occur due to inflammation in the oral cavity.
Pay attention to your health!