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Friday 16 September 2022
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The problems resulting from neglecting oral hygiene are not limited to lichen caries and gingivitis only, but the effect of this wrong habit may extend to negatively affecting the stomach and digestive system.
In the following lines, the “Consulto” explains the relationship between teeth and digestive and stomach problems.
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The effect of neglecting dental hygiene on the stomach
Dr. Marwan Abdel-Gawad, a dental specialist, said that failure to take care of dental hygiene causes stomach problems, as oral bacteria reduce the stomach’s ability to resist infection, causing infections, acidity and acidity of the stomach.
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Abdel-Gawad stressed that in the event of infections in the gums or the presence of bacteria in it, its arrival in the stomach leads to inflammation, and a feeling of burning in the stomach wall.
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Ways to maintain dental hygiene
The dental specialist confirmed that there are ways to be followed to maintain dental hygiene, to avoid negative impact on the stomach and digestive system, and they include the following:
Continuously brushing your teeth at least twice a day, especially after eating, to remove food debris from between the teeth.
Rinsing should be used to eliminate any bacteria present in the teeth or gums.
Reduce the intake of sweets and sugars.
Chewing gum, provided that it is free of sugar to eliminate the acids in the mouth.
Drink plenty of water.
– Reduce smoking.