Oral and Dental Health
Oral and dental health is an important health problem that also affects an individual's social activities. Having well-groomed teeth reinforces one's sense of self-confidence. This can undoubtedly be achieved by taking care of oral and dental health.
Dental and gum diseases are among the most important health problems in our country and in the world. However, they are not given due importance because they do not directly threaten life.
The mouth is the entrance to the digestive tract. Negativities in the mouth lead to deterioration of dental health and negative effects on digestion. The food we take in through the mouth is chewed, mixed with saliva and made ready for swallowing and digestion. The mouth also helps to speak. The tongue, which is the organ of taste, also has very important side functions such as chewing, swallowing and speaking.
In addition to their role in breaking down and grinding food, teeth have an important influence on our speech and appearance. People with missing teeth find it difficult to make certain sounds and have difficulty chewing and/or biting. The first milk teeth that erupt during the development of teeth are later replaced by permanent teeth.
The two most important diseases in oral and dental health are dental caries and gingivitis. Gum diseases can sometimes have a progressive effect up to the melting of the jawbone where the tooth socket is located. Deterioration of dental health can also affect other organs in the body. Teeth can become a constant focus of infection that negatively affects almost all systems and can be the source of infections that can cause significant health problems in structures such as the heart, kidneys, joints, etc.
The absence of any structural and functional defects in the mouth and teeth, and the ability of the mouth and teeth to perform their functions fully, indicates the presence of “oral and dental health”.
How to Protect Oral and Dental Health?
Early diagnosis is very important for dental diseases and the protection of dental health. For this reason, it is recommended to be examined by a dentist at least twice a year.
In the prevention of tooth decay, adequate fluoride in water, brushing teeth regularly, flossing, avoiding excessively sweet and sugary foods as much as possible, brushing teeth when they are eaten, and going to dentist controls are the basic practices. Tooth brushing and regular dental check-ups are also important in the prevention of gum diseases.
If there are developmental disorders in the teeth, the necessary treatment should be provided by applying to specialized units in special dentistry branches at an early stage.
Excessively acidic and sugary foods increase the effect of microorganisms. Teeth should not be mixed with hard objects, nuts, walnuts, etc. Shelled foods should not be broken with teeth. These cause the tooth enamel to crack and increase the effect of bacteria. The protective effect of tooth enamel disappears.
How to Protect Oral and Dental Health?
Early diagnosis is very important for dental diseases and the protection of dental health. For this reason, it is recommended to be examined by a dentist at least twice a year.
In the prevention of tooth decay, adequate fluoride in water, brushing teeth regularly, flossing, avoiding excessively sweet and sugary foods as much as possible, brushing teeth when they are eaten, and going to dentist controls are the basic practices. Tooth brushing and regular dental check-ups are also important in the prevention of gum diseases.
If there are developmental disorders in the teeth, the necessary treatment should be provided by applying to specialized units in special dentistry branches at an early stage.
Excessively acidic and sugary foods increase the effect of microorganisms. Teeth should not be mixed with hard objects, nuts, walnuts, etc. Shelled foods should not be broken with teeth. These cause the tooth enamel to crack and increase the effect of bacteria. The protective effect of tooth enamel disappears.