Importance of a Healthy Mouth
Healthy teeth is important that the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. The mouth contains the teeth, gums, tissues of the mouth and tongue.
- Teeth help us to eat, speak, sing, smile, have a balanced shape of a person and, therefore, have good self-esteem.
- Healthy gums and bones help to keep our teeth in place.
- Oral tissues includes cheek, lip and palate, which are necessary for chewing and speech.
- Language helps us to speak and taste of the products.
In 2000, the U.S. surgeon General stressed the importance of healthy mouth.2 This report brought to light the silent epidemic of dental diseases throughout the country. He also presented to the scientific evidence of a link gum disease to other chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory disease.
Oral health affects children and adults, both physically and psychologically. It affects how they grow, enjoy life, look, talk, chew, the taste of food and fellowship. Poor oral hygiene brings unnecessary pain and suffering of children and adults in the home, school, work and social activities...