Every Indian is familiar with the advertisement played every time in the Theatre.
Can you guess it?
Yes, that’s right! The tobacco/ Smoking advertisement.
Oral Care is much more than Brushing your teeth twice a day.
According to the World Health Organisation, Oral health is a state of being free from facial pain, cavities, tooth decay, gum decay, oral cancer, and more.
Daily, Indians consume many substances like Tobacco, Alcohol, cigarettes, gutka, and paan. These substances have a substantial effect on overall Oral hygiene. According to research studies, More than 10 million Indians die due to the consumption of tobacco.
The main oral problems Indians suffer from are
- Yellow teeth: Yellow teeth are caused due to the consumption of sugar or caffeine such as tea, coffee, or cold beverages like Pepsi or coke.
- Plaque: Plaque is a sticky fill that forms on the teeth when bacteria or germs in the mouth are mixed with sugary or starchy food.
- Cavities/ Tooth Decay: Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into mini holes. Cavities are also known as tooth decay. They are the most common oral problem in the world. Tooth decay is caused due to various reasons, such as bacteria/germs in your mouth, snack food, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth regularly.
Research studies state that Poor Oral Health affects the mouth area and indirectly impacts heart diseases, Alzheimer’s diseases, respiratory problems, and many more.
How Do Certain Consuming Products Affect Oral Health?
*Tobacco: Tobacco is the main ingredient in cigarettes, paan, gutka, mawa. Tobacco has been a known cause of heart disease, oral cancer, lung cancer, and other types of cancers.
Consuming tobacco regularly can cause these oral problems
- tooth decay
- tooth stain
- bad breath
- gum diseases
- oral cancer
- yellow teeth
*Alcohol: Alcohol contains acidic elements. Excessive drinking drastically affects Oral health and contributes to oral damage. Alcohol consumption leads to dental decay, cancer, heart disease, and more.
Basics Of Oral Care That You Must Follow Regularly.
- Brushing
- Brushing your teeth twice daily, at least once, is a must.
- Use a soft brush.
- Move the toothbrush gently to every corner of your teeth. Make sure you reach the innermost region of your teeth.
- Do not harshly move the toothbrush on the teeth.
- Use a non-paraben, non-sulfate toothpaste.
- Brush your teeth gently for 8-10min
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
- Tongue Cleaner
- Cleaning the tongue is important as bacteria or germs form on it, which leads to bad breath and plaque on the tongue.
- Clean the tongue with a tongue scraper or tongue cleaner.
- You can also clean it with the back of the brush.
- A tongue cleaner or designed brushes are available in the market.
- Rinsing
- Rinsing the mouth thoroughly after brushing help remove the germs and left-out food from the mouth, where the toothbrush can’t reach.
- Rinsing helps eliminate bad breath and freshens up the breath.
- A wide variety of mouthwashes are available in the market.
- It is recommended to use mouthwashes that contain fluoride.
- Healthy Diet: Eating healthy food is a must for good oral health.
- Calcium: Add food to your cart that contains a good level of calcium in it, such as dairy products, orange juice, almonds, green leafy vegetables, and more
- Protein: Protein-rich food like meat, fish, poultry, beans, and eggs are excellent for dental health.
- High-fiber Food: High Fiber food keeps the saliva constantly flowing. Foods rich in fiber contain Vitamin A & Vitamin C. High Fiber foods are raisins, bananas, apples, brussels sprouts, and more.
- Whole grains: whole grains are rich in iron and Vitamin B, which help the tooth and gum grow stronger. They include oatmeal, brown bread, brown rice, and more.
- Avoid consuming tobacco
- reduce the consumption of sugar items
- Minimize alcohol consumption
- Eat fewer snacks
- Regular Dental Checkup
Schedule your dental checkup every six months or Once a year is a must.
Prevention is always better than cure. Prioritizing your Oral Care is essential for the well-being of your overall health. It is necessary to take active measures beforehand to reduce the risk of further oral problems or diseases in the future that could lead to suffering and pain.