Our mouth is quite amazing. Where would you be without it? How could you eat without your teeth? Talk or kiss without your lips?

In this month’s blog the team at College Dental Surgeries look at some things you probably do not know about your mouth, oral health, lips, teeth, and gums.

A smile is an asset

According to a survey, ninety-six percent of adults believe that an aesthetically pleasing smile enhances attractiveness. By improving your smile with crowns, veneers, dental implants, or teeth straightening, you may feel encouraged to smile more frequently. Well-aligned teeth and good dental health can contribute to increased self-confidence.

The more you smile the longer you will live

Smiling can help you to live longer. Every time you smile, your body produces greater amounts of antibodies giving your immunity a boost.

Your tongue is unique

Long or short your tongue is one of a kind. Your tongue’s imprint is as unique as your fingerprint, and it could be possible to identify someone from the imprint of their tongue. Another unique fact about your tongue is that it is the only muscle in your body to be attached on just one end.

You cannot smell your own breath

Bad breath can be difficult to detect on one’s own, as it is not possible to smell your own breath by placing your hand over your mouth while breathing. This is because when speaking, air comes from the back of the mouth where odours originate, unlike when simply breathing. To determine if you have bad breath, you can scrape your tongue and smell the scraper or ask a trusted person for their opinion.

The mouth is a window to your health

Your oral health can signal the presence of a variety of conditions or diseases in other parts of your body, including heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. That is why it is important to have regular check-ups and take good care of your teeth and gums.

Want to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy for years to come, call College Dental Surgeries on 01622 752340and book an appointment today.