Here are some common and serious health problems caused by bad oral health:

• Cardiovascular Disease. Having poor oral health puts a person at risk for heart disease.
• Dementia. Poor oral health can affect the brain.
• Respiratory Infections.
• Diabetes.
• Pregnancy Complications.
• Infertility.
• Erectile Dysfunction.
• Cancer.

5 Steps to good oral hygiene
The purpose of good oral hygiene:

• Clean teeth without plaque and food debris.
• Tooth brushing. Place the toothbrush vertically on the teeth at the point where the tooth meets the gums and angle to 45 degrees.
• Tongue brushing.
• Mouthwash.
• Flossing or interdental brushes.

Some of the most common oral hygiene aids for homecare:

• Dental Flosses. Dental floss is the most common interdental and subgingival (below the gum) cleaner and comes in a variety of types and flavors.
• Interdental Cleaners.
• Mouth Rinses.
• Oral Irrigators.
• Rubber Tip Stimulators.
• Tongue Cleaners.
• Toothbrushes.

Here are some ways to prevent dental problems:

• Brush with fluoride toothpaste after eating or drinking.
• Rinse your mouth.
• Visit your dentist regularly.
• Consider dental sealants.
• Drink some tap water.
• Avoid frequent snacking and sipping.
• Eat tooth-healthy foods.
• Consider fluoride treatments.

Principles for good oral hygiene.

• Keep a consistent brushing schedule. First, it is crucial to maintain a consistent brushing schedule, which means brushing your teeth twice a day.
• Floss and use mouth rinse every day.
• Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse.
• Avoid harmful foods and drinks.
• Drink water throughout each day.

Ways to protect your teeth.

• Brush several times a day. First and foremost, good oral hygiene starts with brushing several times each day.
• Floss and use mouthwash.
• Use a fluoride treatment.
• Avoid harmful foods and drinks.
• Visit the dentist regularly.

4 Causes of Tooth Decay

• Poor oral hygiene. By far, oral hygiene problems are one of the main causes of tooth decay.
• Poor diet choices. Patients who consume a diet that heavily consists of sticky or acidic foods and beverages are setting themselves up for tooth decay.
• Location of the tooth.
• Stomach acid.

The high sugar and acid content in soda makes it another huge contributor to enamel decay. Moderately acidic foods include pineapple, oranges, tomatoes, cottage cheese, maple syrup, yogurt, raisins, pickles, and honey. The foods that are least likely to cause enamel damage include milk, most cheeses, eggs, and water