Facts You Should Know About Your Oral Health
                     Facts You Should Know About Your 
Oral  Health
Oral care is the primary thing that you have to take care of. Queen Chinguacousy Dentistry
always suggests to you the best and possible Oral health care helpful tips.
In this article, read to know these important oral health facts you should.
Brushing Twice a Day Helps to Keep the Cavities Away
When you brush your teeth properly, at least twice a day, you remove the plaque that causes  
cavities. Plaque is a soft and sticky substance that accumulates on the teeth from food debris 
and  bacteria.
Daily flossing removes plaque from between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach.  
Removing plaque from your teeth also helps to prevent gum disease.
Dental Check-Ups Include Oral Cancer Screenings
When you go for your regular dental check-up, your dentist and hygienist are also screening 
you  for any signs of oral cancer.
Some serious dental disease, which pertains to the mouth, lips, or throat, is often highly 
curable  if diagnosed and treated early. Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and 
avoiding tobacco  are the key factors in preventing oral cancer.
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Gum (Periodontal) Disease Affects Your Overall Health
Gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss. In adults it has also been linked to 
heart  disease and strokes. If diagnosed in the early stages, gingivitis can be treated and 
reversed.
If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced stage of gum disease, called  
periodontitis, which includes bone loss, may follow. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, 
and  getting regular dental check-ups and cleanings are the best prevention against gum 
disease.
Dental Cleanings and Check-Ups Are Extremely Important
Going to the dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings is one of the most important factors 
in  maintaining good oral health. Regular check-ups can prevent cavities, root canals, gum 
disease,  oral cancer, and other dental conditions. Please don’t wait until you have a problem 
before you  see your dentist. Help prevent problems before they happen.
Bad Breath could be the Result of a Dental Problem
About 85 percent of people with persistent bad breath have a dental condition that is to blame. 
If  bad breath is the cause of a dental condition, mouthwash will only mask the odor and not 
cure it.  Don’t be embarrassed to talk to your dentist; they are there to help you. Bad breath can 
be  greatly reduced or eliminated by brushing your teeth and tongue twice a day.
Proper Nutrition Is Important for Good Dental Health
The sugars from soft drinks and non-nutritional foods combine with the bacteria in our mouths 
to  produce acids that attack tooth enamel. This can lead to cavities and gum disease. Limiting  
sugary beverages and foods can go a long way toward maintaining good dental health. Here is  
the list of some Healthy Food for Strong Teeth.
Dental Problems Do Not Get Better or Go Away Without  
Treatment
If your dentist gives you a treatment plan for dental work that you need to have done, you 
should  focus on getting your teeth fixed as soon as possible. Even cavities continue to get 
bigger. If they  get big enough to reach the nerve in your tooth, your only options would be to 
have a root canal  or have the tooth extracted.
A Root Canal is Usually Not Painful
With today’s technology, root canals are nothing like most people think. A 
root canal is as  painless as having a filling. Read more about 
Root Canal Therapy by Queen Chinguacousy  Dentistry
Change Your Toothbrush
Manual toothbrushes become worn out after about three months and are not as 
effective as they  once were. If you have gum disease, you should change your 
toothbrush every 4 to 6 weeks  because bacteria can be harbored in the bristles. 
You should always rinse your toothbrush out  with hot water after every use and 
change it after being sick.
Maintaining Good Dental Health Is Easy
Some people think that having good dental health takes too much effort. Seeing 
your dentist for  regular dental check-ups and cleanings, brushing twice a day, 
flossing daily, and eating a  nutritional diet are the key factors in having healthy 
teeth and gums. Now, what’s so hard about  that?