With the awakening of health awareness, many people will have regular physical examinations. Many people will detect a variety of small problems, of which oral problems are often found. Oral diseases such as gum recession and periodontal disease are considered minor problems by many people and do not require hospital treatment.

In fact, oral health is no small matter. A recent study in the BMJ sub-journal also supports this view.

Oral health is not a trivial matter, and poor oral health is associated with a variety of diseases

On December 10, 2021, an article published in the BMJ sub-journal examined the association between poor oral health and various diseases. The study collected and analyzed the health records of 64,379 patients with periodontal disease and compared them with the health records of 251,161 patients without periodontal disease.

In the end, it was found that people with periodontal disease had a 33% higher risk of autoimmune disease, an 18% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a 37% higher risk of mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc.).

It can be seen that poor oral health is inextricably linked with a variety of diseases. Of course, this study does not prove a causal relationship between the two, but it has brought a lot of inspiration to everyone.

Even if oral health is not associated with other diseases, having a healthy mouth can lead to a better quality of life for everyone. Next, let's talk about how to maintain oral health in daily life.

How to have a healthy mouth?

1. Brush your teeth morning and night

Brushing your teeth can remove plaque, soft scale and food residues attached to the tooth surface, maintain oral hygiene and reduce the risk of oral diseases. If there is a foreign body in the interdental space that cannot be removed, it is recommended to use dental floss or interdental brush to clean it.

2. Develop healthy living habits

Eat a balanced diet, eat as little sweets as possible, and drink less carbonated beverages. Don't stay up too late.

3. Regular dental checkups

Adults should have an oral examination every six months to one year, and children should have an oral examination every three months to six months.