Maintaining good oral hygiene is necessary for your quality of life and your health. Your mouth is so important for your everyday activities. We use it for verbal communication, eating and drinking, breathing, and showing affection. When oral hygiene needs aren’t met, a variety of things can happen in the short or long-term.
Short-Term Impact of Poor Oral Hygiene (Within Weeks):
- Bad breath
- Build-up of difficult to remove plaque
- Cavities
- Teeth Yellowing and Discoloration
- Sensitive Teeth and Gums
- Gingivitis