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Poor oral health linked to diabetes and pregnancy complications; healthy diet crucial: Dentists

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Updated on: 20 March,2024 10:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Aakanksha Ahire | aakanksha.ahire@mid-day.com

Ahead of World Oral Health Day 2024, dentists tell us the importance of adopting a healthy diet for optimal oral health and dodging health risks like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and pregnancy complications

Poor oral health linked to diabetes and pregnancy complications; healthy diet crucial: Dentists

World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on March 20. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Key Highlights

  1. Oral bacteria entering the bloodstream can potentially contribute to heart disease
  2. Poor oral health has been linked to premature birth and other pregnancy complications
  3. Crisp fruits and vegetables act as natural toothbrushes that scrub away plaque

A radiant smile holds the power of making someone’s day. However, bad odour, yellow teeth and plaque build-up can be off-putting let alone indicating poor oral hygiene as well as overall health. Ahead of World Oral Health Day celebrated annually on March 20, we reached out to dentists asking for tips to maintain good oral hygiene. Among all the other aspects, they stressed the importance of eating the right food for a clean mouth. 

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