Proper dental hygiene is an important part of your life. For example, a century ago, almost half of all adults in America were completely toothless. Now, because of the increase in dental care over those 100 years, less than 10% of adults over retirement age have lost any teeth.
Other simple things, besides the obvious brushing and flossing, can help you to maintain good oral hygiene and health. People who have at least three glasses of soda or similar sugar filled drinks have over 60% more tooth decay, fillings, and missing teeth. Soda is surprisingly bad for your mouth. Around 85% of people who just have persistently bad breath actually have some kind of dental condition that accounts for it. A dentist can help you to cure these issues.
If you are, however, missing teeth or have other need for (more…)