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Dental Health is an very important part of our health. Whatever your age, you can and should have healthy teeth and a pleasant smile. Dentists feel that most of us suffer from some form of dental illness or other but don’t take it seriously. This could lead to seriousr problems and expensive treatment later in life. Pain around the teeth and jaws can be symptomatic of diseases of the heart, ears and sinuses. Inflammation and subsequent bone loss is largely painless, so don’t ignore the bleeding after brushing. Dentists also point out that wrong brushing techniques impact very adversely on oral health.

Symptoms of gum disease

I. Gums that bleed or get inflamed during and after brushing and flossing or when biting into some tough eatable.

II. Swollen or tender gums.

III. Teeth that are sensitive to hot, cold or sweet food.

IV. Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth.

V. Receding gums.

VI. Formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums.

VII. Loose or shaky teeth.

Treatment

Brush twice daily to control the plaque. Brush after the meals. Eat nutritious and balanced food. Fresh vegetables and fruits, milk and fish are recommended. Rinse your mouth throughly after each meal. Rinse for a minute everyday with mouthwash. Eat fewer snacks in between meals. Spicy or oily food tends to stick to the gums. Foods rich in carbohydrates also lead to increased bacterial action on teeth and gums. Try to avoid bad oral habits like chewing tobacco or smoking. These also dramatically increase your susceptibility to oral cancer. To minimise tooth exposure to sugars and acids, use straws to sip drinks.

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