DID YOU KNOW.... dental health effects overall health in the body?
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. A healthy smile helps create a healthy body!
In this issue:
The Connection Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases
Bridging The Gap Between Oral And Overall Health
The Connection Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases
It's not news that there is a significant link between one's oral health and overall health. Though studies are ongoing, researchers have known for quite some time that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body.
"Your mouth is the entry point of many bacteria," said Dr. Steven Grater, Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) member and general dentist from Harrisburg. "To keep this bacteria from going into your body, cleaning your mouth (brushing, flossing and rinsing) is necessary."
Oral medicine strives to educate the public about the role oral health plays in some systemic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and oral health complications during pregnancy. Your dentist wants you to know what you can do to keep your teeth, gums and body healthy.
Diabetics are more prone to several oral health conditions, including tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, dry mouth and infection. According to "Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General," the relationship between type I and type II diabetes and periodontal disease has often been referred to as the "sixth complication" of the disease.
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Bridging The Gap Between Oral And Overall Health
Oral health is important at any age, yet we do not always make it a priority. To help, here’s advice on maintaining a healthy smile for life.
Regular dental care is critical. A growing body of research indicates that gum disease, which affects as many as three in four Americans, is linked with the incidence of common health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Just recently, a study in the British Medical Journal found that poor oral hygiene is associated with higher levels of risk of cardiovascular disease and low-grade inflammation, while researchers at New York University found that gum disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Have your mouth examined twice a year for signs of gum disease or infection.
“Twice-annual visits to the dentist should be just as much of a priority for adults as they are for children,” said Dr. Arwinder Judge of Aspen Dental Management, Inc.
Aging affects your mouth, gums and teeth. “Maintaining oral health for life is critical to our overall health and well-being,” said Beth Truett, president and CEO of Oral Health America. “As we age, we encounter new issues that affect our mouths, and poor oral health is linked to other significant health problems.”
Receding gum tissue, which exposes the roots of the teeth and leaves them vulnerable to decay and infection, is a common problem associated with aging.
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