THE UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE EFFECT ON ORAL HEALTH

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS ON OVERALL HEALTH DUE TO POOR ORAL HEALTH?

Bad oral hygiene will lead to several severe health problems and would be an understatement to label it as “cavity.” Patients with cavity conditions can vouch for the amount of pain that can be incurred due to having cavities. Coronary conditions, Diabetes, Dementia, respiratory infections, etc can contribute to bad -oral hygiene. A real predictor of your well being is considered to be your oral health. Sometimes, oral hygiene is taken for granted. Issues such as our gum hygiene, staining, and weakening of enamel are usually not highly valued.
Gum disease is the most prevalent acute inflammation illness in the world, but it’s also a hidden disorder. For any infection, the mouth may serve as a point of entry. Continuous inflammation in one’s mouth will make it easier for bacteria to invade the bloodstream, leading to more inflammation in other areas of the body, such as the heart causing severe heart conditions.

The impact on our overall health due to oral health due to such lifestyle patterns are discussed below :

1) JUNK FOOD (Foods high in sugar content, carbonated drinks, etc)
A high level of sugars exists in carbonated drinks/sodas and has an acidic PH, which is damaging to our gums and teeth. Likewise, in our oral cavity, high sugar foods such as chocolates, waffles, etc. serve as energy production for the harmful bacteria.
Too much ingestion of such foods can lead to oral cavities and tooth decay, resulting in the treatment of the tooth cavity. Intake of such foods on a regular basis will lead to a host of illnesses such as heart problems, obesity, and diabetes. Eg: Obesity can lead to harmful sleeping disorders that end up being a threat to one’s life.

2) CHEWING TOBACCO / SMOKING
It’s vital to remember that all types of tobacco are hazardous to your oral health, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc.
Tobacco smoking or chewing results in tooth staining, poor breath and reduces the sense of taste. If the practice of smoking lasts for a while, it reduces the body’s curing ability and leaves us more prone to a lot of infections.
If the practice of smoking lasts for a while, it reduces the body’s curing ability and leaves us more prone to a lot of infections. Tobacco is carcinogenic and contributes to lung diseases as well. The risk of oral cancer is raised by chewing tobacco, leading to scary conclusions.
Certain results of smoking and tobacco consumption lead to gum diseases, tooth loss, oral cancer (cancer of the lip, tongue ), cancer of the esophagus, tooth decay, and extreme sensitivity. Gums may recede as a result of smoking. Almost 75% of gum disease in adults is caused by smoking.

3) BRUSHING HABITS
Irregular brushing practices can result in a variety of issues on our oral health including – poor breath, oral infections, cavities, teeth loosening, etc.
The PH of the oral cavity declines after eating, triggering the bad bacteria to enable. Therefore, after meals to neutralize the oral environment, brushing or rinsing is often instructed.
Brushing your teeth twice a day and using mouthwash after brushing tends to minimize plaque buildup on your teeth. The plaque serves as a base for attachment and possible destruction sites for bacteria.
To minimize the risk of diseases such as candidiasis, hairy tongue, halitosis, etc., tongue cleaning should also be a daily part of our brushing routine.

4) STRESS
The impact of stress on our oral health can be underestimated by people. Even so, like the majority of our bodies are, our mouths can be almost as affected by tension. Stress may make individuals forget their oral health habits. They do not brush or floss and skip dental appointments as much as they can. Sometimes, people under stress make bad lifestyle decisions such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and consuming more sugar food which results in serious issues including oral cancer, gum disease, or tooth decay.

5) BITING OF NAILS
Nail-biting is a condition that can do considerable damage to the teeth and general oral health, known as ‘onychophagia.’ The nails of certain people can become so strong and resilient to injury that biting on them can cause your teeth to get tiny chips or crack the enamel on your teeth. The most significant concern with nail-biting is that it brings bacteria into your mouth that results in a lot of infections and damage to overall health.

6) ORAL PIERCING
It is essential to know the possible side effects before considering oral piercing. There is a lot of bacteria in your mouth. Oral piercing may contribute to infection.

Oral health might contribute to other various diseases and conditions, including
● Endocarditis.
● Cardiovascular disease.
● Pregnancy and birth complications.
● Pneumonia

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HAVE BETTER OVERALL HEALTH?
A balanced lifestyle is a solution to all the issues listed above. It will all lead to a safe and stress-free lifestyle by integrating yoga or meditation or early morning walks into daily routine, minimizing the intake of unhealthy foods or sugar beverages, adopting a proper brushing regime, minimizing or preventing alcohol or nicotine use, following a regular sleep cycle. With each changing day, let’s try to do better for ourselves and our bodies.

HYGIENIC ORAL CARE PRACTICES TO INCULCATE IN OUR LIFESTYLE :
Our teeth play a massive role in our existence, although it’s a small part of our body. Let’s consciously put in more effort to take care of our teeth, making sure they’re healthy and strong.

Thus, make sure to follow the above protocols stated by us to maintain healthy oral. Don’t let unhealthy lifestyles affect your oral health!
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