Oral Health Essentials: Practical Tips and Principles for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Oral Health Essentials: Practical Tips and Principles for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Caring for one’s oral health is one of the most essential and basic day-to-day activities in everyday life. However, even though it is so basic and regular, not many people do it correctly, and they often do not know how to do it. This results in a variety of problems, sometimes with dire effects.<br />In this book, you will find information on what oral health is and why it is necessary to take care of it regularly. You will also find information of how proper oral health can allow you to prevent many diseases and disorders. <br />Lastly, you will find a variety of tips, tutorials and tricks that can be used to achieve a glowing smile and a healthy mouth and fit body.<br />Table of Contents<br />Introduction<br />Chapter One: What is Oral Hygiene and why is it Important?<br />Importance of Oral Hygiene<br />Chapter Two: What Does Your Oral Health Reveal About You?<br />Signs and Symptoms<br />Diagnosis with Saliva<br />Saliva: A Soldier<br />Chapter Three: Problems Caused by Lack of Oral Health<br />Heart Disease/Increased Stroke Risk<br />Increased Dementia Risk<br />Respiratory Problems<br />Diabetes<br />Erectile Dysfunction<br />Premature Birth<br />Infertility Problems<br />Cancer<br />Chapter Four: Good Oral Hygiene Habits<br />Tips:<br />Keeping Teeth and Mouth Healthy at all Stages of Life:<br />Chapter Five: Tips for Good Oral Hygiene<br />Proper Brushing Techniques<br />Are You Brushing Enough?<br />Choose the Right Brush<br />Flossing<br />Mouthwash<br />How to Clean your Brush<br />Change Your Brush<br />Buying a Tongue Scraper<br />Avoid Snacking<br />Chapter Six: Practices for Good Oral Health<br />Grinding<br />Use a Powered Toothbrush<br />One Hour Golden Rule<br />Never Use Teeth for Random Jobs<br />Appearance is Important<br />Avoid Tobacco<br />Limit Coffee, Soda and Alcohol<br />Choose a Healthy Diet<br />Clean your tongue<br />Conclusion