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It goes without saying that bad breath is a serious turn off, and doesn’t make for good first impressions. It’s all the more problematic because it is difficult to tell when you have it, so it is something you should be aware of, and something that you should take steps to avoid or remedy.

The mouth is the gateway to the body. Good dental hygiene is an essential part of preventing illness and keeping disease out of the digestive, reproductive and cardiovascular systems. Diseases including periodontal disease and cavities can be prevented by adopting a good hygiene routine.

You should consider having the following steps in your routine:

Going to the dentist is not exactly the idea of a fun time. In fact many find it comparable with torture. You sit in a chair holding your mouth open until it aches all while having a bright light shone in your mouth with a strange person hovering over you while scraping your teeth. On some occassions you may even be lucky enough to have a screaming tool drill away

Although you may think a four year old is the only one that really needs a lesson on brushing your teeth, the fact is that most people do not follow proper oral hygiene habits. From brushing incorrectly or not flossing to bad techniques, many people are doing it wrong.

Unbelievably, the foods that you consume can affect your oral health as much as whether or not you brush your teeth or floss. Since your oral health is directly related to the health of your body, keeping your mouth clean and healthy should be just as important as keeping the rest of you healthy.

The body is made up of amazing connections – stress in your mind can lead to ulcers in your stomach; too little sunshine and you can become depressed. And now, it seems, healthy teeth and gums are related to a healthy heart. 

Men - it's about time you started treating your health with as much interest as you treat your car! You may think you're as good as gold, but there are certain measures you should take to "tune-up" to ensure things are running smoothly.

Fill up with good fuel - the National Institute of Health encourages men to eat 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day.