Oral hygiene is very important, as we have been told since we were young. In fact, brushing our teeth and gargling were among the first practices we were taught when we were kids. Most of us would have probably learned how to brush our teeth well even before they could utter words clearly or speak straight. If asked about the significance of oral health, most people usually talk about cute smiles and fresh breath. Who would want to risk his reputation anyway by smiling in front of his friends or the camera with unclean teeth. Or imagine how embarrassing it would be when you suddenly notice that your friend has intentionally, yet subtly stopped breathing while you are talking. It’s a good thing he didn’t dare ask you whether you swallowed a dead rat.
The need to maintain oral health though far exceeds the desire for a confident smile or sweet smelling breath. For, poor oral hygiene and untreated oral problems can greatly affect the quality of people’s lives. If the eyes are the window into people’s innermost being, the mouth is a mirror that reflects the health condition of their body. Recent researches indicate that there is a link between...