You may often hear people say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but what about your oral hygiene? Does your oral hygiene say something about you?
The information here is for discussion only. It’s not medical or dental advice, talk to your healthcare provider and dentist for your overall and oral health.
Today, let’s talk a bit differently about oral hygiene and how it can tell something about you!
Read on for more information.
Oral Hygiene And You
Let’s say you walk into a room and look around. It’s a party and you were looking forward to talking to people and making some new friends. After all, you are new here and it would be great to add some people to your social circle.
However, when you step ahead to talk to someone, you notice people going away from you. Now, what could be the reason?
Bad Breath
You may have bad breath or when you talk it’s hard to be around you! So, it tells a lot about it. For example:
- You may not be caring for your oral health. You have poor oral hygiene and it doesn’t matter to you! Your health is not a priority to you. People who care for their self would give attention to their oral health.
- You don’t have the means to take care of your oral health. Either you don’t care or maybe you do care, but you don’t have the budget to afford a dentist.
- You are too busy to visit a dentist and you are not prioritizing your oral health!
- You are too confident and don’t care about what other people think! However, in this scenario, people are thinking negatively as they can’t take the bad breath.
Cavities
You have cavities and when you smile it shows! You are not bothering to go visit a dentist and get the cavities checked and fixed.
It may suggest:
- You are not caring for your cavities or even the smile. It could be because you are too busy or too lazy to book an appointment with the dentist.
- You are not aware that what you have are cavities.
- The cavities are not bothering you yet! However, when it becomes painful then maybe you would do something about it.
- Cavities or anything doesn’t matter to you!
If you have cavities then it’s best to get it fixed as soon as you can. It’s not ideal to wait for the cavities to grow. It’s easy to get it treated in the beginning stages. Eventually, it would lead to a root canal and maybe even tooth loss.
Missing Teeth
If you have missing teeth, it’s best to get dental implants or consider the alternate that’s in your budget. Implants are expensive and not everyone can afford them!
If the front tooth is missing, it can affect your smile. There could be missing molars, in any case, it’s best to consider your overall oral health.
Talk to your dentist about the options available to you! When people have missing teeth or tooth, it could be because of an accident, disease, or it could also be because of poor oral hygiene.
The goal here is to have a healthy smile and a healthy mouth. Remember your smile shows confidence and it tells a lot about you. Also, keep in mind that we are talking about oral hygiene and taking care of your oral health. It’s not to do with your appearance, but more to do with your confidence. However, your appearance helps in boosting confidence, but that comes from having perfect health too!
Gum Diseases
When people neglect oral hygiene for too long, it can even lead to gum disease. We are talking about diseases and issues that people get from neglecting oral health.
A person who isn’t bothered by oral health whether it’s good or bad can impact others around too! It can show that this person doesn’t care about the oral hygiene.
If you spot someone having dental health issues, and you are concerned, tap on the subject lightly. Don’t directly say anything, but hear their thoughts on it! You would learn a lot about their thoughts and importance of oral hygiene for them by just listening to what they have to say!
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FAQs
What can I do if my smile isn’t perfect?
Everyone has a different definition for perfect! What’s your definition? If you are measuring your smile with the beauty standards that are costly and require cosmetic treatment then it’s different then oral health. If your oral health is perfect and there isn’t anything wrong with your teeth, gums, and there aren’t any other issues then you definition of perfect could be more related to perfectly aligned white teeth! It may require Invisalign, teeth straightening, or teeth whitening. Discuss your concerns with your dentist, but always give priority to your oral hygiene.
When do I need a dentist?
Only booking an appointment when you have an issue isn’t what we are discussing here! We are talking about being proactive and caring for yourself in advance. Instead of waiting for something to happen, it’s best to book an appointment and rule out the possibility of any underlying issue. When you have concerns it’s best to talk to your doctor and dentist instead of waiting for too long or reading articles online. Your healthcare providers have the experience and knowledge to guide you!
Wrapping It Up
Oral hygiene can tell a lot about you! When your oral hygiene is perfect, it shows that you have been putting in time and effort. When you don’t have cavities and bad breath, it gives you confidence. A perfect smile increases your beauty too! It’s time to book an appointment with the dentist, if you haven’t already. Life is not all about working, it’s also about taking care of yourself! It’s true that your overall health matters, but your oral health is equally important. Talk to your dentist if you have concerns!