Importance Of Oral Health

It is imperative to take good care of your oral health; so if you brush your teeth daily and ensure a healthy oral hygiene, it means that you could be at a lower risk of suffering from oral health problems. According to a study published, taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal even at old age. It is because oral health problems are linked to greater risks of developing frailty in older adults.It is not just for older adults, but for everyone oral health is very important, as our mouth being in close proximity to our brain and with so many blood vessels are connected and also nerves, any infection in the mouth, spreads quickly to the brain. So, never wait for long to attend to your dental problems, especially those with diabetes, have to take more precaution. Don't want to scare anyone, but know a gentleman, whose oral health was so poor, that he left it unattended for quite some time, the infection spread to the brain leading to his death.

The presence of oral health problems is associated with greater risks of being frail and developing frailty in older age. For the study, researchers analysed 1,622 older men with complete tooth loss, dry mouth and cumulative oral health problems. The results indicated that frailty was independent of socioeconomic factors and comorbidities.

The findings suggest that identifying and treating poor oral health condition in older people could be more important in preventing frailty. Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults. It is considered to be same as disability, which increases the risk of poor health in old people like falls and disability that can lead to hospitalisation and in some cases may prove to be fatal too.

Here's how you can take care of your oral health naturally, even in old age-
1. Apple
Apples are a great source of fiber that act as a cleansing agent. It also contains malic acid that boosts saliva production that removes bacteria from your mouth.
2. Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds are slightly abrasive in texture and therefore, help in removing plaque and stains from your teeth.
3. Vitamin C foods
The high amount of vitamin C found in oranges, berries and lemons can help prevent plaque and further protect gums from infections.
4. Milk
The calcium present in teeth can fortify your teeth and make it stronger. The protein casein helps reduce acid levels in the mouth thereby reducing gum corrosion.

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