O ral health is essential to general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition of the physical body but also enhances social interaction and promotes self-esteem and feelings of well-being.The association of our teeth and mouths for an overall good health is indisposable. A healthy mouth is important to maintain good eating habits, verbal communication, and a positive self-image.
The oral cavity might be thought as a window to the body since oral manifestations accompany many systemic diseases. Bacteria from the mouth can cause infection in other parts of the body when the immune system has been compromised by disease or medical treatments (infective endocarditis). Systemic conditions and their treatment are also known to impact on oral health (reduced saliva flow, altered balance of oral microorganisms).It is clear that the oral cavity…
