Caries detonate digestive problems

• April 27, 2024

To have bad breath , crooked or yellowish teeth are just some problems that oral health seeks to eliminate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 60 and 90% of school-age people around the world have cavities .

The above has caused that between 5 and 20% of adults in mature age lose teeth, which (in addition to looking very bad) causes other health problems, including digestive .

The cavities generate infections They contaminate the nervous tissue and affect the gums, which means that chewing is not very effective and causes more work to the digestive system.

The issue is of such importance that in developed countries between 5 and 10% of public health spending is allocated to programs and issues related to oral health, according to the international organization.

Figures in Mexico

According to figures from Mexican Social Security Institute ( IMSS), in Mexico 80% of the 112.1 million inhabitants have cavities .

Although it is not a condition that endangers life, the institution recognizes that the lack of hygiene mouth gives way to other conditions that are high risk as fever rheumatic, kidney problems and some heart conditions.

To have white teeth, rights and infections free should take into account some recommendations such as:

1. Lower your intake of sugars
2. Use effective protective equipment in the practice of sports

Learn to avoid cavities

The World Health Organization emphasizes that "dental caries can be prevented by maintaining a constant high concentration of fluoride in the oral cavity. This can be achieved by fluoridation of drinking water, salt, milk, mouthwashes or toothpaste, or by the application of fluorides by professionals.

Remember that long-term exposure to optimal fluoride levels reduces the number of caries in both children and adults. And you, do you have proper oral hygiene?