Importance of Oral Hygiene for Overall Health

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Published On: 18 Jul, 2024 12:37 PM | Updated On: 31 Jul, 2024 12:02 PM

Importance of Oral Hygiene for Overall Health

Good oral health is essential for maintaining overall well-being.

Good oral health helps in

Clear Communication:
Healthy teeth and gums support effective speech.
Adequate Nutrition and Taste:
Proper chewing and swallowing are crucial for enjoying diverse foods.
Pleasant Facial Expressions:
A healthy smile helps convey emotions.

Oral Hygiene has connections with Systemic Diseases

Bad Oral Hygiene adversely affects overall health

Heart Disease:
Poor oral health is linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
Mental Health:
Poor oral health has associations with Alzheimer's, depression, and memory loss.
Diabetes:
Diabetes and gum disease have a bidirectional relationship, with diabetes increasing the risk of gum disease, which, in turn, affects blood sugar control.
Chronic Pain:
Facial pain has widespread effects on the body.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Periodontal disease has strong associations with rheumatoid arthritis.

Do you know that gargling with Betadine can boost your Oral Health?

Antiseptic

Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a widely recognized antiseptic and effectively manages upper airway infections and oral complications.

Reduces microbes:

PVP-I efficiently reduces microbial concentrations for at least four hours and is effective against oral bacteria, viruses (common cold, influenza, HIV, SARS-CoV, swine influenza), and fungi

Improves Gum Health:

Benefits people with gum infections by making their gums healthier.

Safe to use:

Short-term use does not cause any irritation inside the mouth; thus, it is safe and effective.

Regular Gargling:

Helps prevent and treat Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) and reduce symptoms like cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.

Before any Dental Procedure:

Rinsing PVP-I before any dental procedure is recommended as it lowers oral bacterial burden, especially in patients at risk of bacterial endocarditis.

Source-

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2. WHO[Internet]. Oral Health. Cited on: 5oct 2023; available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/oral-health.

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