Brushing your teeth is more than just basic oral hygiene to prevent bad breath and toothache. We found 4 other cool benefits of brushing your teeth that will surprise you! Now, you have more reasons to adopt great oral hygiene
Decrease the risk of respiratory diseases
Researchers found that people with respiratory infections have poor oral hygiene. Bacteria form on the teeth can make way into the respiratory tract
Healthier Diet, Less Snacking
Psychologically, most people avoid eating after they have brushed their teeth. People are more reluctant to eat after they have cleaned their teeth the same reason how you avoid dirty roads after washing your car
Decrease the risk of Dementia
A cohort study was done on Dementia and researchers from the University of Southern California found out that participants who did not brush on a regular basis had a 65 percent greater chance of developing dementia compared to those who did not brush
Decrease the risk of Pregnancy Complications
Oral hygiene is important for pregnant women. Excessive bacteria growth can enter the bloodstream and travel to the uterus. This can trigger the production of chemicals called prostaglandins— which may have a connection to induce premature labor.
If having a beautiful smile , fresh breath and healthy set of teeth aren’t enough, we just gave you more! Whilst practising a good oral hygiene is your responsibility , visiting the Dentist is highly recommended to ensure you’re taking care of it right.
Here are some of the Dental Care Places that might be of your interest if you haven’t already gone one.
Garden Dental
Located in:Botanic Gardens MRT StationAddress
491 Bukit Timah Rd, #B1-02 Botanic Gardens MRT Station, Singapore 259777
Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: 6219 9548
–By the team at MyCLNQ