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Dr. Rima Abdullah, gum disease consultant, and oral health counselor

Many overlook the relationship between oral hygiene and public health. Gum disease is specifically associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. With 3.5 billion people around the world with oral disease, 90% of them suffer from a form of gingivitis. The burden caused by poor oral hygiene is a great concern for public health, and the need for effective oral care has become more urgent than ever.

In the Gulf region, crowded lifestyles, variable routine, and wide options of foods and drinks affect the effectiveness of our care for our teeth and gums. Factors such as eating snacks can be frequently eating, drinking sugary drinks, exposure to hot weather, and often dry for continuous months, to problems such as tooth decay, gum problems, and bad breath.

Reconsidering the oral health routine

First: Follow the oral care routine consisting of three steps: tooth thread, toothbrush, and rinse

Despite the importance of the brush in cleaning your teeth, it cleans only about 25 % of your mouth. To completely clean your mouth (teeth, gums, tongue, and cheeks), the use of teeth and rinse thread is very important.

1. Clean the thread between your teeth as the brush does not reach.
2. Cleaning the teeth with brushes twice daily helps remove food residue and plaque from the surface of your teeth.
3. Rinse with mouthwash eliminates excess bacteria and gives your mouth a feeling of freshness, which is a quick method that takes only 30 seconds.

Following a routine that includes the three steps is the only way to ensure the prevention of these common problems associated with oral health.

Second: Drink more water and choose fresh foods

Water is one of the basic elements that contribute effectively to maintaining oral health, as it helps to get rid of food residue, protects your mouth from dryness, and supports oral health in general. Make drinking a lot of water a daily habit, especially in hot weather. Also, crunchy fruits and vegetables such as apples and cucumber are very useful, as they naturally help clean your teeth while eating.

Third: Quiting smoking – a new start to your mouth health

Smoking with your mouth is harmful in many ways, as it dye your teeth, causes bad breath, and increases the risk of developing a group of mouth diseases. Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to protect your smile and the health of your mouth in general. The use of tried methods, such as nicotine alternatives, helps to quit smoking by reducing the desire to smoke and withdrawal symptoms. By quitting smoking, you can reduce harmful chemicals in your mouth, improve gum health, and give your body an opportunity to recover. It is a new beginning that makes your smile more beautiful.

Fourth: periodic tooth tests

Comited oral health problems may develop in the absence of symptoms. Early detection is essential in preventing the most serious problems in the future. Therefore, setting an appointment to clean your teeth and examining them regularly every six months enables your dentist to provide advice related to your condition, access to areas that your toothbrush does not reach, and help maintain your public mouth.

Fifth: Reducing foods and sugary drinks

It is okay to eat sweets from time to time, but excessive sugar is harmful to your teeth. Sugar and acidic drinks gradually damage the teeth enamel and lead to caries; Try to take it in moderation, keep the rinse and drink water then to protect your teeth.

Good mouth care does not require a long time, as allocating only a few minutes to brush teeth, thread and rinse daily, as well as smart nutritional choices and regular visits to the dentist, can make a big difference. Adhere to the basics, and your smile will become more beautiful.