What is Oral Hygiene and How to Practice Good Oral Hygiene

Oral hygiene translates to good oral health, which in turn translates to overall physical well-being. This is because our oral health has more crucial implications on our physical health than we can imagine. In fact, poor oral health and specific oral diseases may cause cardiovascular diseases, pneumonia, and endocarditis.

The recent developments brought about by the novel coronavirus necessitates everybody to wear face masks. Although face masks protect us from one health concern, they increase exposure to another. Masks are known to cause dry mouth leading to tooth decay, inflamed gums, and bad breath.

Good oral hygiene means your teeth are clean, free of food residue, and you don’t suffer from consistent bad breath, your gums are pink, and your gums don’t bleed or hurt when brushing or flossing.

Good oral hygiene makes you look and feel good and lets you speak properly and eat as you like. Here are a few oral hygiene basics you should absorb as a part of your daily routine:

Besides biannual visits to the dentist, if you notice sensitivity, pain, swollen or bleeding gums, head to the dental office immediately. There’s no saying how serious the condition causing the pain is, so it is always best to seek professional help. This way, you will have tackled the concern before it can become a serious one - maintaining good oral hygiene.