Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Oral Health

Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. It refers to the state of a person's teeth, gums, mouth, and tongue. A good oral health regimen helps to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Poor oral health can be a significant risk factor for various health problems, including h…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 18× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. It refers to the state of a person's teeth, gums, mouth, and tongue. A good oral health regimen helps to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Poor oral health can be a significant risk factor for various health problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even cancer. Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for preventing oral health problems. It involves brushing teeth twice a day, flossing daily, and regularly visiting a dental professional for check-ups and cleanings. Good nutrition is also significant for maintaining oral health. This includes eating a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol consumption is also essential for oral health. Preventive measures, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants, can also help protect teeth from decay. Dental professionals also recommend using mouthguards during sports activities to protect teeth from injury. Children's oral health is especially important, as oral health problems can affect their growth and development. Parents should start cleaning the mouths of infants as soon as teeth begin emerging. Regular dental visits should begin around the age of one or as soon as the first tooth appears. In conclusion, oral health is a critical part of overall health and well-being. By following simple practices like routine brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and regular visits to the dentist, one can maintain good oral health and prevent dental problems.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Oral Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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