Oral Hygiene

Name: Betrich Febrila Teovani

Class: GigiA

Nim: 221051012

Oral Hygiene (oral hygiene) is an effort to clean the oral cavity, tongue from all dirt/food scraps. Poor dental and oral hygiene not only causes bad breath, tooth decay and gingivitis, but also increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

Mouth Function

One of the functions of the mouth is to chew food so that it is easier to swallow and further processed by other organs in the digestive system. In addition, the mouth also has a function in the process of communication. The mouth is an oval-shaped cavity through which food, drink and air enter.

bad breath, which causes people around us to stay away because they are uncomfortable with bad breath.

How to maintain oral hygiene?

we as young people or even parents certainly want our mouths to be clean, here's how to keep them clean:

1. Use fluoride toothpaste.

2. Do not smoke.

Drink more water.

3. Limit consumption of sweet and sour foods.

4. Eat nutritious food.

5. Brush your teeth before bed

Below are some foods that can be your recommendation in maintaining healthy teeth and mouth.

1. Green Tea.

2. Dairy Products and Low Fat Yogurt.

3. Cheese.

4. Sugarless Gum.

5. Fruits.

6. Vegetables.

7. Celery.

8. Sesame Seeds.