{"id":7066,"date":"2021-03-17T02:10:07","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T02:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangaloredentistimpant.com\/?p=7066"},"modified":"2021-03-17T02:10:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T02:10:07","slug":"is-unhealthy-lifestyle-affecting-our-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marswebsolution.com\/dentalmws\/blog\/is-unhealthy-lifestyle-affecting-our-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Unhealthy Lifestyle Affecting Our Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are living in an era where everything is supposed to take place quickly, whether it\u2019s reaching a destination, packing a quick meal or a quick smoke break!<\/p>\n\n

While we know our lifestyle changes do have an affect on our overall health, did you also know that it can have adverse effects on our oral health?<\/p>\n\n

Alright, so when was the last time you planned to regularly keep a check on your oral health? Can\u2019t recollect, can you? In this quick fashioned world, the maximum effort we take for our oral health well-being is brushing them every morning. Yes, that\u2019s the least some of us do and can be guilty of.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

It\u2019s sad we do not realise the impact poor oral hygiene can cause – It can lead to oral health problems like cavity, periodontitis, oral cancer and complicate other overall health problems like dementia, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections and diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

As dental professionals, we have observed that now, more than ever before, oral hygiene is being taken for granted. But remember, your oral health is known to be a true indicator of your overall health. Wondering how is that even possible?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

How is oral health connected to overall health?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Our mouths are breeding grounds for bacteria. When this bacteria crosses the right amount, it causes infection or serious ailments. In cases of HIV\/AIDS, cancer patients and diabetic patients, oral health problems can cause major health issues. Regular dental visits is one of the best ways to keep\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Getting back to our original question – Is Unhealthy Lifestyle Affecting Our Oral Health?<\/p>\n\n

Yes, an unhealthy lifestyle can have a negative impact on our oral health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Here are 5 poor lifestyle habits that are hampering our oral health:<\/h3>\n\n

1. Smoking or chewing tobacco and drinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Excessive smoking and drinking is on the rise. Smoking is known to cause harm to the health of the gums, as the smoke from cigars\/cigarettes have a toxic impact on the gum tissues. Besides, it can also cause enamel decay. The worst impact smoking can have on us is developing oral cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Drinking can leave you dehydrated, making your mouth prone to more bacterial action, sometimes, the colour in some drinks can cause teeth staining. Additionally, the acidity in the drinks can create permanent damage to the enamel. Both these activities, although done for leisure, can cause serious harm to your oral health. And yes, both have been a big contributor to teeth staining.<\/p>\n\n

2. Carbonated Drinks\/Sugary Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Carbonated drinks and sugary foods are filled with additives and artificial flavoring. These sugary foods have an acidic PH, which is harmful for our gums and teeth. Also, the sugar in these foods act as an energy source for bacteria growth that causes oral cavities.The acidic substance in these foods and drinks can cause tooth erosions too. Children need to be more careful as they have higher chances of developing oral health issues as consumption of sugar is more during childhood.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

3. Consumption of medicines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

When our body suffers from ailments, even as small as a normal body ache, we do not have the patience to let it heal by itself. We pop pills quickly, pills like painkillers! In other cases, patients are under treatment and need to consume medications on a daily basis. All these medications can cause dryness in our mouths. Dryness activates bacteria which leads to various oral complications as stated earlier. Saliva is vital to keep our mouth moist; it washes away food and neutralizes the acids that are produced by plaque. Dry mouth can lead to bad odor, gum problems or more. Some medicines are known to cause acid refluxes which can harm the teeth enamel.\u00a0 Make sure to stay hydrated always.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

4. Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Given the fast-paced life, stress has become an increasing cause of concern to oral health, as well as overall health. It is normal to overlook the effect stress has on our oral health. But you should not normalise it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

A few ways stress can cause harm to our oral health:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n