Pinoys are more concerned about germs in their hands than in their mouth!

Pinoys are very much afraid of germs and they take alcohol with them anywhere to eliminate germs on their hands, but do they take extra care to eliminate oral disease-causing germs from their mouths? You are absolutely wrong there.

Did yo know that one mouth can have more germs than there are people on earth and emerging science suggests that some of these germs may be linked with chronic diseases. Oral health should not be taken lightly which is why I advise my patients to brush, floss and rinse with a therapeutic mouthwash twice a day and of course, visit their dentist regularly to prevent problems and keep their mouths healthy.

Majority of Pinoys buy hand sanitizers and alcogels to get rid of germs in their hands and they often forget to bring any tooh brush and mouth wash with them, when they travel to school or office.

To keep our mouth healthy we need to do more than just brush to keep their mouths healthy, only one in ten floss or rinse with mouthwash in the morning, and less than 10 percent see a dentist twice a year for preventative visits. The fact is that many people don't realize that brushing only cleans approximately 25 percent of your mouth. Regular visit to your dentist  to check on the caries and calcular deposits on their teeth is a must twice a year.

Germs in the mouth multiply and can become embedded in a thick layer called plaque biofilm. When this happens, these biofilm germs become much more difficult to kill by simply brushing and flossing, and are more likely to cause problems such as bad breath and more seriously,gingivitis. Left untreated, gingivitis can increase the potential for advanced gum disease, which emerging science suggests could be linked with greater health problems.

A scientifically study was conducted and proves that there is a link between poor oral health and chronic illness, including diabetes and heart disease.

Did you know that if you have poor oral health there are a lot of thins that you will miss out to, like eating your favorite foods, smiling in a photograph, kissing your loved ones, and work because of dental problems such as tooth pain, cavities and gingivitis.

Dont miss out on those things and visit your dentist or Ortiz Dental Clinic in Davao City and renew your smile!

Don't you think that people with poor oral health are untidy and unhygienic?