Keeping good Oral hygiene part 2.

 Introduction

Practicing good oral hygiene is Paramount to your total health. Many diseases has now been linked to oral health diseases. Taking care of your mouth helps to reduce the effect of these diseases. There is an adage in Yoruba tribe that says you will use gum to eat meat.😁🤣😁. If people prayed this kind of prayer,you better reject it😁🤣😁. People now use their teeth to eat meat. It depends on how you take care of your teeth.

Let's get to our discussion proper continuation of our last talk.

5. Don't use your teeth for what it is not meant for: 

I've personally seen a lot of people using their teeth to open bottle of coke. This act is common among Africans most especially Nigerians. I must say it is a bad habit and it needs to be stopped. Your teeth has three major functions which are; mastication, speaking and Aesthetics. Open a bottle of drinks is not part of it's function. What you don't know is that you can cause damages to your teeth such as tooth fracture, injury to your gums and tongue. You may say,it doesn't matter I can always do restorations  but note that it depends on the level of fracture. It can also lead to loss of tooth for live. So if you practice this habit,you need to change by using bottle opener to open your drinks.

6. Stop using toothpick: 

This habit practices needs to stop. Instead of using toothpick,use dental floss. Toothpick destroy your gum and made you come down with periodontal pockets which give ways for other periodontal diseases. 

7. Alcohol and Smoking: 

In our world today,the rate at which people consumed them is alarming. If you drinks alcohol or drinks,it have effect on your health with your oral health inclusive. It has effect on you even when you want to undergo dental procedures. If you cannot stop it totally,reduce the frequency and quantity you consume.

8. Visit the dental clinic to report any dental complains: 

This is common among Africans. Early presentation of your dental complains helps the dentist to save your tooth. Note that tooth problem needs urgent Care and the earliest you presented at the dental clinic will determine the treatment model,the price you will pay for treatment and to know if the teeth will remain in your mouth or lose it for life. However,the goal of every dentist is to help you save your tooth by giving you the available treatment options. Make decisions to save your teeth no matter the cost. Your natural teeth is still far better than dentures.

9. Eat healthy and balanced diet: 

The food you consume also have effect on your teeth development. This is very important in Children and teenagers age. Eat food that will enrich and strengthen your teeth.

I hope all these points mentioned helps you. 

Which of these points is new to you or have you adopted?. Let me see your comments in the comments section below 👇.