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Most benefits of improving your oral hygiene

By improving your oral hygiene, you will have a reduced risk of developing dental caries. The American Dental Association has identified that it is an important preventive measure for children and adults in combating tooth decay. It is also linked to a lower rate of periodontal disease. One other benefit of oral hygiene is that it can increase the health and well-being of your mouth by removing plaque from teeth and reducing bad breath. By taking better care of your teeth, you will have fewer bacteria inside this region, which has been linked to the development of gum disease or periodontitis. Why is oral health important? Most people don’t realize just how important oral health is. It’s linked to the development of gum disease or periodontitis, which can lead to a serious illness or chronic disease that may cause some loss of function.  Improving your oral health also has benefits for your overall health as it reduces the risk of chronic diseases and can improve well-being...

What is the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist?

Orthodontists are dental professionals that specialize in the treatment of teeth-related malocclusions. The treatment often includes a complex sequence of procedures to correct various root positions for teeth, usually by wearing special appliances. There are different methods used in case they want to straighten crooked or move misaligned teeth laterally, vertically, officially. Orthodontists may also be known as dental surgeons or oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Dentists focus on providing preventative services such as inspecting your mouth for signs of problems such as cavities and gum disease. They also provide relief from toothache pain with the use of numbing agents and discuss important factors that can affect your oral health including tobacco use and infrequent brushing. Dentists typically advocate good oral hygiene and give services related to: - Toothache: Sometimes a toothache is caused by a cavity. Dentists can help relieve pain and extract the infected tooth or pla...

Oral health and STIs

Oral health plays an important role in our overall health system. Our mouth consists of more bacteria than the total population of the world. This means we must take care of how we maintain our dental hygiene. Some of the very common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can easily be transferred through sexual acts which includes the use of mouth, lips or tongue. The only way to prevent it is by using genital or dental condom. STIs which can be transmitted orally Herpes, it is one of the most common STIs found today. It is transferred when the infected tissue (open) comes in direct contact with a fresh tissue. Herpes causes oral blisters which can be painful when they burst. It can also cause fever or fatigue in some cases. Syphilis, it is a type of bacterial infection. Sores are formed on the mouth, lips, around genital region, the anus and the rectum. It is transmitted when an infected person comes in direct contact with the person not carrying it. Skin sores which are pain...