Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people and untreated dental caries in permanent teeth is the most common health condition in the world. When our oral health isn’t in great shape, it affects everything from our five senses to our confidence to smile – if you’ve ever experienced pain and discomfort in your mouth, you know exactly what we mean. Unfortunately, compromised oral health doesn’t stop there and can trigger a host of other issues – chronic fatigue, joint pain, headaches, persistent coughing, hearing loss, hair loss, chronic inflammation, sleep issues, depression, etc. – which ultimately and negatively affect our general health as well. 

It’s pretty clear why oral hygiene is so important, isn’t it? Not only is it responsible for maintaining a healthy oral cavity, it also plays a crucial role in upholding general health and helping you thrive in longevity. The good news is that most oral health conditions are preventable and can be correctly treated if detected early on. This also means that, in addition to excellent oral health habits at home, keeping up with your oral hygiene appointments every 6 months is the surest way to monitor and detect any potential risk factors in their early stages, and treat them swiftly in order to avoid unnecessary suffering.