Poor Dental Hygiene Can Cause Other Health Issues – Know How?

Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for your overall health. Teeth that ache badly, gums that bleed, a mouth that smells bad are the indicators of bad dental health.  Poor oral hygiene can cause cavities, and more often cause health-related issues. This is why you should maintain regular oral hygiene.

Gingivitis

When you don’t maintain regular dental hygiene, the bacteria inside your mouth form a layer called plaque and when it is hardened, it becomes tartar, which weakens your gums. So, when you brush, it starts to bleed and you feel the pain in your gums. When you keep it untreated, it becomes severe and leads to infections and weakens your bones.

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