Hygiene of the oral cavity

HYGIENE OF THE ORAL CAVITY

In a wide sense hygiene is the science of health and the study of ways preserving it, particularly by promoting cleanliness.

Hygiene of the oral cavity means not only cleaning the teeth. It means taking care of all the organs in it: the teeth, tongue, gums, tonsils etc., because all of them may be the source of infection. Most people think that cleaning the teeth after meals is enough to prevent themselves from dental problems. But examination of the degree of tongue coating can be very much informative, as well as its surface and colour of the sublingual space. But in spite of many years of interest in the oral cavity, the tongue still remains one of the least understood structure in it.

Bleeding gums and coated painful tonsils are also indicative of inflammation and infection. Our mouth is a gate to enter millions of microbes. Healthy organism and its immune system can cope with the greater part of harmful germs, but oral hygiene must help the body to depend from variuos microorganisms.

For this purpose we can use numerous toothpastes, tooth powders, mouthwashes and sprays etc. Toothpastes contain a fine abrasive and a suitable flavouring to promote use. Most toothpastes contain fluorine salts which help to V prevent dental caries. Some contain antimicrobials to counteract dental plaque. Mouthwashes, sprays and lotions with antiseptic, astringent or deodorising properties are used for rinsing the mouth and teeth. They are used to prevent caries and to treat mild throat infections.

Nowadays there is a great variety of oral hygiene means. Your dentist can help you to make a proper choice. There are special toothpastes for children which are gentle and at the same time they strengthen small primary teeth. There are special toothpastes for smokers which eliminate bad breath and whiten the teeth. Whatever your choice will be, you must remember that oral hygiene is necessary both for children and adults. The organs of the oral cavity are sensitive biological indicators of the general metabolic activity of the human organism

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