The first section of the mouth is known as the oral cavity, or the mouth cavity. This space is bordered in the front and to the sides by the two alveolar arches, which contain the teeth. Toward the back it is bordered by the isthmus of the fauces. This entire structure is also called the mouth; the structures within the mouth allow us to taste and masticate (chew) food, to swallow food and drink.

What is Good Oral Hygiene?
Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means:

1. Your teeth are clean and free of debris
2. Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss.
3. Bad breath is not a constant problem

If your gums do hurt or bleed while brushing or flossing, or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your dentist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.
Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly.

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Good oral health is important to your overall well-being.
Daily preventive care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and is much less painful, expensive, and worrisome than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.

In between regular visits to the dentist, there are simple steps that each of us can take to greatly decrease the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems. These include:

1. Brushing thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily.
2. Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals
3. Using dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste.
4. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthrinse if your dentist tells you to.
5. Making sure that your
children under 12 drink fluoridated water or take a fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.

COMMON CONDITIONS DURING ADULTHOOD.
As we get older, dental care for adults is crucial. Here are a few of the conditions to be aware of:

Gum disease â€“ if your home care routine of brushing and flossing has slipped and you have skipped your regular dental cleanings, bacterial plaque and tartar can build up on your teeth. The plaque and tartar, if left untreated, may eventually cause irreparable damage to your jawbone and support structures, and could lead to tooth loss.

Oral cancer â€“ according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, men over the age of 40 have the greatest risk for oral cancer. About approximately 43,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, tongue or throat area, and the ACS estimates that about 7,000 people will die from these cancers. The use of tobacco products and alcohol increases the risk of oral cancer. Most oral cancers are first diagnosed by the dentist during a routine checkup.

Dental fillings break down â€“ fillings have a life expectancy of eight to 10 years. However, they can last 20 years or longer. When the fillings in your mouth start to break down, food and bacteria can get underneath them and can cause decay deep in the tooth. 

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By Charles
There’s nothing more important than our good health – that’s our principal capital asset ( Dr Charles).

The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick ( Dr Charles).