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With National Fitness Day upon us, good oral healthcare can be just as important as regular exercise and diet when it comes to maintaining a healthy body and mind. Many people forget that by keeping your mouth and teeth healthy, you not only prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum issues, you also ward off several medical conditions. For example, an unhealthy mouth heightens the risk of gum disease, stroke, heart attack, diabetes and even preterm labour. 

As we learn more about keeping your teeth fighting fit, the more we find out about its connection with your overall health.

What Your Mouth Reveals About Your Health

Your mouth can help reveal a lot about your overall health. A simple swab of saliva can help your doctor understand volumes about your general health. A simple check-up and hygiene appointment can also quickly assess any possible risks, saving you from needing costly treatments further down the line if left unchecked and untreated. 

How Can I Stay Dentally Fit?

A balanced diet is vital to maintaining a healthy mouth. This means plenty of fruit and vegetables, along with starchy foods such as wholegrain rice, potatoes and wholegrain pasta. Sources rich in protein such as meat, fish, eggs, milk and low fat dairy products are also important. 

Cut Down On Sugar

By cutting down the amount of sugar you eat and drink is important in preventing tooth decay. Most of the sugars we intake are in foods and drinks such as:

• Fizzy drinks, alcohol, milkshakes, fruit juice, smoothies
• Breakfast cereals
• Pastries and sweets
• Dried fruits
• Ice cream

Quit Smoking

Smoking is obviously bad for your overall health. It can also stain teeth, cause bad breath and even increase the risk of gum disease.

Overcrowded or Gappy Teeth?

Orthodontics focuses on the correction of teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are at higher risk of being lost early due to tooth decay, increased pressure on the jaw and periodontal disease. The benefits of orthodontic treatment mean that teeth are more likely to last a lifetime and make for a far healthier mouth.

Missing Teeth?

Missing teeth can increase pressure on your surrounding teeth, causing potential chipping and further tooth loss. It can even attribute to the loss of bone in your jaw. Replacing missing teeth has never been easier or more affordable thanks to dental implants, which look and act exactly like your own natural teeth. They can even stimulate the growth of bone in your jaw, enabling you to eat, smile and live in comfort.

What's Next...

If you're wondering what to do next or if you're not sure what treatment would suit your specific needs, why not contact us on 01 284 2570, by email on info@seapointclinic.ie or via our instant messaging service which can answer all your queries from 8am until 11pm.