The importance of having proper dental care cannot be over emphasised. Having good oral health increases your likelihood of enjoying good general health. People who neglect their oral hygiene increase their risk of developing serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This is because neglected teeth and gums allow bacteria in the mouth to enter into the bloodstream where they can go on to create infection and inflammation just about anywhere in the body.
Proper dental care only takes a few minutes each day, and it is well worth the effort! Over the course of the day plaque bacteria create a biofilm over the surface of your teeth, and this needs to be removed through proper brushing and flossing. If it is not removed then it will begin hardening into a substance called tartar within just 24 hours. This can only be removed through scaling and polishing during your biannual checkup.