If you have ever had a toothache you know what one, all too common, type of oral disease is. However, there are several ailments that fall into the category of oral disease and most of them can be avoided by taking preventative measures to protect oral health. It’s worth noting that the risk factors for oral disease are also common to four other chronic diseases which are cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. In other words, if you eliminate or reduce those risk factors you will be doing more than promoting good oral health. You may even be saving your life! Those risk factors which are shared in common are harmful use of alcohol, tobacco use, and an unhealthy diet. Poor oral hygiene is also a significant risk factor for oral disease.
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Oral Health And Oral Disease
