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@article{195087,
        author = {MATHURA MURALIDHARAN and MOHANAPRIYA AYYASAMY and Dr. LAKSHMI NRUSIMHAN and Dr. CHANDRAKALA.S.A and Dr. SOWMIYA JAISANKAR},
        title = {INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE ON ORAL HEALTH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {6735-6742},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195087},
        abstract = {Oral health is a vital component of overall systemic well-being and is significantly influenced by various lifestyle factors. Common oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and xerostomia are largely associated with modifiable behaviours including diet and nutrition, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, psychological stress, oral hygiene practices, physical activity, and body weight. Physical inactivity and obesity are independently associated with increased periodontitis risk through elevated systemic inflammatory mediator including interleukin 6, tumour necrosis factor alpha and c-reactive protein. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, itself largely driven by lifestyle factors, demonstrates a well-established bidirectional relationship with periodontal disease, wherein poor glycaemic control exacerbates periodontal inflammation and, conversely, untreated periodontitis impairs metabolic regulation. Nutritional deficiencies particularly of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin C further compromise periodontal and mucosal integrity. Conversely, effective oral hygiene practices and regular professional dental care significantly aid in the prevention and control of oral diseases. The findings indicate that high sugar intake plays a critical role in the development of dental caries, while tobacco use and alcohol consumption are strongly linked to periodontal disease and oral cancer. Psychological stress contributes to immune dysregulation, thereby accelerating periodontal breakdown. Conversely, effective oral hygiene practices and regular professional dental care significantly aid in the prevention and control of oral diseases. Adopting comprehensive lifestyle-based approach that integrates oral health into general health promotion can substantially reduce disease burden. Therefore, dental professionals have a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours as part of routine patient care.},
        keywords = {Oral health, Lifestyle, Periodontitis, Dental caries, Tobacco, Alcohol, Diet, Stress, Prevention},
        month = {March},
        }