Don’t ignore it anymore! Oral health is very important, you need to know this!

My dear children, do you usually only pay attention to your face and figure, but often ignore oral health? In fact, oral health is like a hidden health code, which is closely related to the health of our whole body. Today, the dentist of Hunan Women and Children's Hospital will talk about those little-known oral health facts that you don't know!

① Oral health is the “warning light” for overall health

Many people don’t know that the oral cavity is like a mirror that reflects the health of the whole body. Once the bacteria in the oral cavity get out of control and cause inflammation, it is not just as simple as toothache and bad breath. These bacteria and the toxins they produce will "run" throughout the body through blood circulation, quietly targeting the heart and blood vessels.

Studies have found that patients with periodontitis have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke than the average person. In addition, oral inflammation may interfere with blood sugar regulation, making the condition of diabetic patients even worse. Therefore, if you always have problems with your oral cavity, you should be alert, as it may be a "help signal" from other parts of the body.

② Brushing teeth may seem simple but it has hidden secrets

Everyone knows how to brush their teeth, but are you really brushing them correctly? Most people just brush their teeth a few times without brushing them properly. The correct way to brush your teeth is the Bass method. Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the teeth and place it at the junction of the teeth and gums. Vibrate horizontally with a small amplitude, 4 to 5 times each time, and then brush along the gaps between the teeth. Every tooth surface should be taken care of. Each brushing time should be no less than 3 minutes.

Also, brushing your teeth is not just a matter of brushing in the morning. Brushing your teeth at night is even more important! After a day of eating and drinking, a lot of food residue and bacteria remain in your mouth. If you don’t brush your teeth at night, they will “multiply wildly” in your mouth. Over time, caries and periodontitis will come knocking.

③ Tiny wisdom teeth may be a "time bomb"

Wisdom teeth, these little teeth that cause people pain, have caused many people a lot of suffering. Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, but if they are often inflamed, or are not positioned correctly and are pressing against adjacent teeth, they must be removed decisively.

Don’t underestimate wisdom tooth inflammation. In severe cases, it may cause interdental infection, causing your face to swell like a steamed bun, making it difficult to open your mouth and swallow. In addition, wisdom teeth may damage the good teeth next to them, causing caries, pulpitis and other problems. Therefore, check the condition of wisdom teeth regularly, listen to the doctor’s advice, and take action when necessary.

④The love-hate relationship between diet and oral health

Children who love to eat sweets and drink carbonated drinks should be careful! These foods and drinks are "sweet killers" for teeth. Sweets are decomposed by oral bacteria and produce acidic substances, which corrode teeth and form caries over time. Carbonated drinks are also very acidic and will directly dissolve the enamel on the surface of teeth, making teeth fragile and sensitive.

If you want to have good teeth, you need to control the intake of sweets and carbonated drinks, and eat more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals and are good for the health of teeth and gums.

Oral health is an important part of our overall health, and it is related to our quality of life and happiness index. Don't worry if you have oral problems, Strawberry Hospital's Stomatology Department will give you the most caring care and give you a confident smile!

Let us start from now on to pay attention to oral health, develop good oral care habits, visit the dentist regularly, and protect our oral health. With a healthy mouth, you can smile confidently and welcome every beautiful day!

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Wang Qianping from Hunan Women and Children's Hospital

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(Edited by YT)