We all know that if you want to have a healthy mouth, you need to brush your teeth frequently
But what you may not know is
Our oral health also affects our longevity
There are studies that have shown
People who don't brush their teeth regularly
The risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and cancer will increase
It is also a bacterium that causes periodontitis
It also increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Take you to know it today!
If you don't brush your teeth well, it will really affect your whole body health!
1. Brushing your teeth well will increase the risk of digestive tract tumors
In 2020, a study published in the top authoritative journal in the field of international digestive diseases "Gut (Gut)" analyzed nearly 150,000 people over 20 years, and in the 22~28 years survey, 199 people suffered from esophageal cancer and 238 people suffered from stomach cancer. Studies have shown that people with a history of gum disease have an increased risk of esophageal or stomach cancer by 43% and 52%; People who lose two or more teeth have a 42% and 33% increased risk of esophageal and stomach cancer;
If people with a history of gum disease and tooth loss at the same time, the risk of stomach cancer increases by 68%;
Further analysis found that common oral bacteria such as Fossettania forsakenia and Porphyromonas gingivalis were associated with the incidence of esophageal cancer, while poor oral hygiene and gum disease increased the growth of bacteria leading to an increased risk of gastric cancer.
2. Brushing your teeth well is prone to cardiovascular disease
In 2015, a study published in the authoritative journal European Heart Journal confirmed that people who brush their teeth more once a day have better results in preventing cardiovascular disease. Researchers say that maintaining oral hygiene, simple changes can prevent heart disease, and the benefits are not small.
The study data came from the National Health Screening Cohort, the national health insurance system of South Korea, which included 247696 residents over 40 years of age and followed up for 9.5 years, and found that: Compared with people who did not brush their teeth or brushed their teeth once a day, brushing twice a day could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 13%; Brushing ≥ 3 times a day was reduced by 21%, and those who cleaned their teeth more than 1 time per year had a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers believe that the benefits of maintaining oral hygiene may be related to reducing levels of oral inflammation, controlling diabetes and high blood pressure, and improving oral flora. People with periodontal disease, tooth decay, or more tooth loss are also at higher risk of cardiovascular events.
3. Brushing teeth well or causing chronic pharyngitis
After eating food, usually there are many food residues in the mouth, if there is no attention to the cleanliness of the mouth, at this time food residues remain, it is easy to lead to the growth of bacteria, bacteria breeding will affect oral health, in the influence of bacteria or some inflammation, the human throat mucosa will also be violated, resulting in chronic pharyngitis this disease.
4. Brushing your teeth well increases the risk of dementia
In 2019, a study published in the prestigious journal Science Advances showed that the bacterium that causes periodontitis, Porphyribacterium gingivalis, also causes Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although Porphyromonas gingivalis is not the only cause of Alzheimer's disease, the presence of these bacteria greatly increases the risk of developing the disease and is also associated with the faster progression of the disease.
If you want to have good teeth, do these 3 points well
1. Brush your teeth with warm water for 3 minutes twice a day, morning and evening
Brush the outside of the teeth: the bristles are at a 45° angle to the teeth, and in the way of drawing small circles, 2~3 teeth are brushed about 10 times before and after;
Brush the inside of the tooth: the bristles are aligned with the junction between the tooth and the gum, and the brush handle should be close to the large tooth;
Brush the occlusal surface of the teeth: brush the two teeth back and forth, you can brush a little harder;
Brush the front teeth: brush vertically up and down, inside and outside to brush;
Brush the surface of the tongue: Finally, brush the surface of the tongue lightly, and then rinse the mouth with water.
2. Promote the use of dental floss instead of toothpicks
After tooth plugging, if you poke blindly with a toothpick, it may cause acute periodontitis, gum abscess, pain and bleeding, the correct way is to use dental floss. Floss tighten and gently floss along the front, back, left and right directions between the teeth, and the impacted food can be brought out as the floss moves.
3. See the dentist 1~2 times a year and clean your teeth regularly
Long-term accumulation of calculus will widen the gap between the teeth, teeth may appear loose, if calculus should be removed as soon as possible, it is generally recommended to wash the teeth twice a year.
In 2023
China Women's Daily
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