Oral health is the key to a happy life free from physical and psychological distress. A healthy mouth ensures that you avoid bacteria-related diseases. Besides preventing tooth decay and boosting your confidence, good dental hygiene controls chronic ailments. 

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Here are three benefits of good dental hygiene.

1. Healthy pregnancy

Your unborn child is affected by how clean your mouth is. Several studies have linked pregnancy complications to poor oral health. Oral infections and poor gums can lead to premature deliveries and low birth weight among other abnormalities. Ensure you maintain good dental hygiene and visit the dentist on a regular basis to safeguard your unborn baby.

2. Physical health

Your general physical health is affected by the state of your mouth. One of the causes of diabetes and heart diseases is infected gums. As bacteria increase in your mouth, inflammation also rises. This inflammation is sometimes linked to heart diseases. You should also note that carbohydrate metabolism dips are affected by poor dental hygiene and this can increase insulin leading to diabetes.

3. Bright smile

Once you are sure that you have a fresh mouth, your smile will be a confident one and this will enhance your socialisation. A visit to your dentist to clean spots left by coffee or smoking is a great idea.