A wholesome smile is about greater than appears — your mouth is the gateway to your physique. Poor oral well being can enhance your danger for coronary heart illness, lung infections, and different systemic circumstances. So how are you going to shield your enamel and gums to help your general well being?
In this episode of Health Matters from Mayo Clinic, host Kristen Meinzer talks with Dr. Sarah Lee, DDS, a prosthodontist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Together, they discover the hyperlink between oral well being and complete physique well being, from brushing habits to new analysis connecting gum illness with coronary heart well being.
Learn :
• Improve your day by day dental hygiene routine
• Understand the connection between oral well being and coronary heart well being
• Prevent gum illness and tooth decay
• Know when tooth ache indicators a much bigger problem
• Use mouthwash, tongue scrapers, and whitening remedies safely
• Avoid dangerous habits like vaping and extreme acidic drinks
• Protect in opposition to oral most cancers with the HPV vaccine
Whether you’re inquisitive about enamel whitening, oil pulling, or the perfect time to brush, this episode provides knowledgeable, evidence-based recommendation to maintain your smile — and your physique — wholesome for all times.
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