#oral-health

#oral-health

The Mediterranean diet - long known to fight off cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer - can also protect your gum health and ward off inflammation, scientists have found. A new study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, revealed that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil, can slash your risk of gum disease and inflammation by up to 65 per cent.

Maintaining a neutral pH balance in the mouth is essential. The average pH of a human body is 6.7, and people generally land in the range of 6.2 to 7.6. Doctors consider anyone who falls within that range to be healthy. In terms of dental health, if you fall within the normal range you should enjoy continuous protection for your mouth, teeth and gums.

Disadvantaged primary school pupils at the government's first wave of new breakfast clubs can expect to be trained in toothbrushing, as well as fed. Data showing that a fifth of all five-year-olds in England have experienced tooth decay persuaded ministers to make improved oral health part of the early years and reception class curriculum. But the prevalence of decay is not evenly spread across the country.

A healthy tongue is pink in colour with a slightly rough surface, which reflects a good state of oral health. Changes can indicate health issues.

Dr. Mew is passionate about optimal posture and its impact on facial aesthetics, believing it's crucial for health and public well-being.

I never brush my teeth right after eating or drinking because I would be brushing in an acidic environment, which can damage my teeth. I wait thirty minutes when the pH in my mouth has returned to an alkaline state.