Brush your teeth regularly it is important, starting as children and following simple rules. But for the well-being of the smile it is not enough. Teeth should be brushed at least three times a day and for no less than one minute at a time.
Then it is necessary to change the toothbrush regularly, which must not however last more than three months. Equally important is to use it regularly pipe cleaners and dental floss finally, to eliminate any food residues, controls are essential. You should schedule a visit at least every six months and do regular oral hygiene with your dentist or dental hygienist. An initiative on the occasion of the World Day dedicated to the issue arrives from the Italian Dental Hygienists Association (AIDI) to increase the perception of the importance of this professional figure in maintaining the well-being of the mouth.
Attention to all ages
Experts recommend reflecting on the importance of dental hygiene in every stage of life. So, for those who are experiencing adolescence and perhaps have succumbed to the fashion of piercing, it must be remembered that there are risks and a series of precautions to be taken.
In the period of pregnancy, research shows that bacteria from the mouth, through the blood, they can reach the fetus, favoring low-weight, preterm and preeclampsia births. With advancing age, the changes affecting the state of health of the oral cavity are evident. People with diabetes are well aware of the increased risk of gum inflammation related to the amount of sugar in the blood. These are just a few examples of how essential it is for general health to introduce and maintain proper and healthy oral hygiene. In short, don’t just think about aesthetics. Controlled oral hygiene also translates into maintaining well-being.
“Not just white teeth – underlines Antonella Abbinante, president of AIDI. Often the mistake is made of attributing only an aesthetic value to the mouth, while it represents a fundamental organ for the masticatory function, phonation, with important repercussions on general health and social integration. There is emerging evidence linking some diseases of the oral cavity, such as periodontitis, also to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment or incipient dementia, obesity, metabolic syndrome and some types of cancer ”.
A day of awareness
On the occasion of the International Day of the Dental Hygienist, it aims to meet and inform people in the squares of Genoa, Turin, Bolzano, Rome, on Saturday 9 October; Bari, Salerno, Osimo (Ancona), Sunday 10 October and finally Nomadelfia (Grosseto), Rovigo and Trento Saturday 16 October. The dental hygienist, thanks to his indications, will be able to support the achievement of the psychophysical well-being of the patients, through the daily care of the oral cavity. In the 10 Italian cities selected this year, AIDI dental hygienists will be available to advise ad hoc tools and techniques for oral hygiene suitable for every age group and attentive to different physical and health conditions.
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