Why Healthy Teeth Are So Important?

By Author: Dr. Gaurav Sharma
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Our teeth have an important role to play in our lives. They help us chew and digest food, help us to speak clearly, and also give our face its shape.

Teeth are the caretakers of our smile and are also the first wall of protection of our general wellbeing.

However, we tend to overlook them and many times end up abusing them. The gums are the soft pink tissue in the mouth that holds the teeth in place.

The sugar bugs go crazy over the sugar on the teeth, after we eat, turning the sugar into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing cavities.

These sugar bugs can also be the root cause of gingivitis, a gum disease that can make the gums red, swollen, and sore.

Inadequate care of teeth, cavities, and unhealthy gums can end up making the mouth very, very uncomfortable, causing difficulty in eating meals and the way one smiles.

Most people tend to delay the vital six-monthly check-up at the dentist. because of convenience.

Many also forget teeth’s actual function and use them as the tools to open bottles, or to cut through threads.

However, we also tend to complain when our ...
... teeth show signs of abuse causing excruciating pain in us, in an attempt to get the message across that they are in trouble.

Why Do We Need Healthy Teeth?

Healthy teeth are one of the rewards of good oral hygiene and can have a substantial effect on one's personal and professional life.

People with healthy teeth get to enjoy certain advantages like a great smile and fresh-smelling breath.

The first thing people notice when they interact are teeth and those conscious of the condition of their teeth, often find themselves feeling low in confidence.

When it comes to dental health, prevention is always a lot cheaper than treating a problem that has developed fully.

Consequences of Unhealthy Teeth

Toothache is a tell-tale sign for us to rush into action, but sometimes it can come too late after the damage on a larger scale has already happened.

Teeth and mouth are a key and a kind of diagnostic system to our general health.

A swab of saliva can sometimes tell a great deal about the general health, and give necessary warning signs of the presence of systemic disease.

Unhealthy teeth can cause

Tooth decay and tooth loss
Gum disease & bone loss
Heart and lungs disease
Worsening of diabetes
Strokes
Osteoporosis
Oral cancer
Emotional issues like low confidence, self-esteem, and embarrassment

Our teeth bite, tear, chew and break down the food we eat making it ready for the digestive process to begin.

Everything that enters our mouths needs to get past them first. If the teeth are healthy, strong, and capable of performing their intended function, the system works comfortably well.

However, if the teeth are chipped, broken, missing, or misaligned, the damage caused can be more than just a smile. Their optimum functionality can be damaged.

A chain reaction that is kicked by Cavities, gum recession, and poor hygiene in terms of bacteria and plaque build-up can further result in gum disease, leading to tooth and bone loss, impacting the overall health of the person.
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