A healthy mouth is just as important for overall wellness as any other part of your body. Your smile is one of the first things a person will notice about you. Being dentally fit should be right up there with your healthy diet and exercise routine.
Visit your dentist/hygienist for an examination and clean at least every 6 months. Your dentist will screen for dental disease such as, decay, gum disease, dry mouth, bruxism (grinding of teeth and clicking of jaw joints) and also do an oral cancer check. With regular dental visits and a great oral hygiene routine at home, there is no reason why you can’t keep your teeth healthy for life!
Home care should include brushing and flossing, most of the world’s dental problems can be sorted out by flossing, ask your dentist or hygienist for a lesson at your next appointment! Brushing should be done morning and night with a small toothbrush or ideally an electric toothbrush and remember to replace it regularly!
Another surprising factor in dental health is straight teeth! Invisalign is clear alternative to traditional braces by wearing a series of removable aligners. Apart from ending up with a beautiful straight smile, there are also oral health benefits. It is a lot easier to brush and floss teeth that are positioned correctly in the mouth, therefore decreasing the chances of tooth decay or gum disease from plaque building up in hard to reach areas.
Once you are dentally fit……..Whiten your teeth! Nothing says “Healthy smile” like beautiful white teeth to make you look and feel amazing! The key to whitening success is professional supervision. Your dentist will make customised trays that fit comfortably in your mouth and monitor your progress.
Overall, oral health and general health are interrelated and can contribute to each other. To maintain good general health it is imperative to also maintain good dental health.