Importance of Oral Hygiene for Overall Health

Good oral health is essential for maintaining overall well-being.

Good oral health helps in

• Clear Communication:
• Healthy teeth and gums support effective speech.
• Adequate Nutrition and Taste:
• Proper chewing and swallowing are crucial for enjoying diverse foods.
• Pleasant Facial Expressions:
• A healthy smile helps convey emotions.

Oral Hygiene has connections with Systemic Diseases

Bad Oral Hygiene adversely affects overall health

• Heart Disease:
• Poor oral health is linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
• Mental Health:
• Poor oral health has associations with Alzheimer's, depression, and memory loss.
• Diabetes:
• Diabetes and gum disease have a bidirectional relationship, with diabetes increasing the risk of gum disease, which, in turn, affects blood sugar control.
• Chronic Pain:
• Facial pain has widespread effects on the body.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis:
• Periodontal disease has strong associations with rheumatoid arthritis.

Do you know that gargling with Betadine can boost your Oral Health?

Antiseptic 

Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a widely recognized antiseptic and effectively manages upper airway infections and oral complications.

Reduces microbes:

PVP-I efficiently reduces microbial concentrations for at least four hours and is effective against oral bacteria, viruses (common cold, influenza, HIV, SARS-CoV, swine influenza), and fungi

Improves Gum Health:

Benefits people with gum infections by making their gums healthier.

Safe to use:

Short-term use does not cause any irritation inside the mouth; thus, it is safe and effective.

Regular Gargling:

Helps prevent and treat Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) and reduce symptoms like cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.

Before any Dental Procedure:

Rinsing PVP-I before any dental procedure is recommended as it lowers oral bacterial burden, especially in patients at risk of bacterial endocarditis.