Oral Health And Oral Disease

If you have ever had a toothache you know what one, all too common, type of oral disease is. However, there are several ailments that fall into the category of oral disease and most of them can be avoided by taking preventative measures to protect oral health.

It’s worth noting that the risk factors for oral disease are also common to four other chronic diseases which are cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. In other words, if you eliminate or reduce those risk factors you will be doing more than promoting good oral health. You may even be saving your life! Those risk factors which are shared in common are harmful use of alcohol, tobacco use, and an unhealthy diet. Poor oral hygiene is also a significant risk factor for oral disease.

But just what is oral health? Obviously we all know that we are in good oral health if we don’t have any pain and we are free from sores or cancers. But oral health is also the absence of periodontal (gum) disease. Birth defects also fall into the category such as cleft lip and/or palate. The only remedy for that would be surgical if and when it is applicable.

In order to prevent many oral diseases it is important to maintain a healthy diet, refrain from smoking, and use good and frequent oral hygiene. Brush and floss regularly and use products with fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Going one step further, there are nutritional supplements that promote strong, healthy teeth. Vitamin and mineral supplements are available to give your body the nutrients needed to nourish and protect your teeth and gums.

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