If you’re like most people, you may think that your oral health and your overall health are mutually exclusive. But on the contrary, your dental hygiene is directly correlated to your general health and wellbeing. Consequently, at Cambrian Dental in Calgary, our team of expert orthodontists wants to help you understand and adhere to this simple principle.
And with National Dentist’s Day just around the corner (March 6th), one of the best tokens of appreciation you can give your dentist is to take care of your oral health – and as a natural byproduct – your overall health.
But you may be wondering what the benefits are on your general health when you get your dental health in order. Keep reading to find out.
Imagine not being able to speak properly. Think about having your chewing ability compromised due to cavity pain. Visualize yourself feeling embarrassed of flashing a stained smile full of crooked teeth.
This is not to make you feel negative or bad about yourself.
But rather, it’s about opening you up to the value of your oral hygiene, the vital role it plays in your general sense of wellbeing, and how its present condition can provide stark indicators of your overall health.
This National Dentist’s Day, let's make our dentists’ lives easier by making a concerted effort to improve our dental health. Here of some health benefits that can be yours once you enhance your oral hygiene:
As you can see, your oral health is inextricably linked to your overall health. So it’s in your best interest to take proper care of your dental hygiene if you aren’t already. But you may be curious as to what some of the best practices for oral health are to get started.
They are simple, basic, and they go as follows:
This is both common sense and common knowledge. But since it’s such an important tip (as well as a good starting point for improving dental health); it’s worth repeating. Brush twice a day. Once in the morning, and once more before retiring to bed.
And the nighttime brush is particularly crucial as it helps to rid your mouth of food accumulation that has built up throughout the day.
While brushing twice a day will do wonders to improve your oral health, on its own, it’s not enough. You must couple it with a consistent flossing regime. Why? Because your toothbrush – regardless of how modern – doesn’t have the utility to get in between your teeth the way dental floss can.
Dental floss’ slender composition allows it to be wedged between the crevices of each tooth, which results in a more thorough cleaning.
Once you have the proper oral health practices going, don’t stop there. Ensure that you book an appointment with your dentist every now and then to maintain your oral and general health. Most dental experts agree you should get a checkup every 6 months.
Your dentist has the tools, expertise, and skills to remove stubborn plaque and tartar accumulation. As such, a biannual visit is highly recommended.
If you haven’t seen your dentist in a while, why not see one this National Dentists’ Day? You can begin a new oral health regime that will serve you well for many years to come. And this occasion is the most befitting time to do it.
Good oral health means good overall health; the two are directly connected. And with March 6th being National Dentists’ Day, this is the perfect opportunity to begin improving your dental hygiene. Once you make this vital component of your life a priority, your general health will follow suit as a result. And we here at Cambrian Dental want to be the catalysts for these dental improvements in your life. For this reason, be sure to contact us today to book an appointment. Our team of expert orthodontists is looking forward to seeing you.
