If you do not eat tobacco and always keep your mouth dirty, you can get cancer. Therefore, it is advised not to be careless regarding oral health. Oral health includes regular brushing, flossing and dental check-up.
Doctors also advise that for good health, it is important to have good oral health. If oral health is not taken care of, there is a risk of many diseases. Even cancer can occur. Many such cases have also been seen. Therefore, teeth and gums should be taken care of.
Health experts say that most of the people know that mouth cancer is caused only by consuming gutka, paan or tobacco but it is not so. Even if proper attention is not given to oral health, there is a risk of mouth cancer. Therefore, special care should be taken of oral hygiene.
Doctors say that oral health plays a very important role in improving overall health. Not paying attention to oral health can also cause problems like heart disease, diabetes.
Due to this, there is a risk of oral infection, heart disease, bacterial pneumonia, pregnancy and mouth cancer. In some cases, deterioration of oral health can also lead to risk of HIV, AIDS and osteoporosis.
Get your teeth checked every 6 months. Brush daily for at least two minutes. Do not ignore toothache or gum infection. Be sure to change your brush every three months. Avoid eating too much sweets. Do not consume tobacco and alcohol.
Published at : 27 Mar 2024 04:53 AM (IST)
