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Oral hygiene cont.
Smoking and chewing tobacco are both strongly linked with multiple dental diseases. Regular vomiting, as seen in bulimics, also causes significant damage.
Mouthwash or mouth rinse improve oral hygiene. Dental chewing gums claim to improve dental health.
Retainers can be cleaned in mouthwash or denture cleaning fluid. Dental braces may be recommended by a dentist for best oral hygiene and health. Dentures, retainers, and other appliances must be kept extremely clean. This includes regular brushing and may include soaking them in a cleansing solution.
Oral hygiene and systemic diseases
Several recent clinical studies show a direct link between poor oral hygiene (oral bacteria & oral infections) and serious systemic diseases, such as:
- Cardiovascular Disease (Heart attack and Stroke),
- Bacterial Pneumonia,
- Low Birth Weight,
- Diabetes complications,
- Osteoporosis.