Your oral health is considered a window to your overall health and can offer clues about your overall health. Some problems in your mouth can hurt the rest of your body. Thus, you must understand the connection between oral health and overall health. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Anthony Mobasser to learn more about protecting your teeth and body to prevent systemic disease stemming from your mouth.
Mouth and Its Bacteria
Your mouth is full of bacteria. Fortunately, most of them are harmless. When you brush and floss daily, you can keep those bacteria under control and prevent them from exponential growth. But, if you don’t practice excellent oral hygiene, the bacteria in your mouth can reach levels that can lead to oral infections. Oral infections and bacteria can cause a domino effect on the rest of the body, such as the kidneys, heart, and many other organs.
Taking decongestants, painkillers, antihistamines and other medicines makes you more likely to experience cavities and other oral diseases, as these drugs can reduce saliva flow. Saliva is essential to your oral health as it neutralizes acids in your mouth, thereby protecting your mouth from a microbial invasion that could lead to disease.
There are also studies suggesting that inflammation and the bacteria in your mouth might have a significant role in some illnesses. Certain conditions can lower your body’s ability to defend itself against infection, which may exacerbate your oral health problems.
Conditions Linking to Oral Health
Your oral health may affect or contribute to various diseases. One of them is endocarditis, a type of infection affecting your heart. It usually occurs when harmful organisms from other parts of the body spread through the bloodstream and attach to the arterial walls of your heart, causing blockage of the arteries or causing high blood pressure.
Periodontitis is linked to low birth weight and premature birth. Thus, pregnant women are counseled to visit their dentist for preventative measures during the second trimester of pregnancy, especially if they have gum disease. Of course, if you are planning to have a baby, it is an excellent idea to have a complete check-up before pregnancy and take care of damaged teeth or gums.
If you have diabetes, you’re putting your gums at risk of infection. Gum disease is often found in people with diabetes, and studies showed that people with gum disease have a more challenging time maintaining a healthy blood sugar level.
Osteoporosis is also linked to periodontal bone loss and is also associated with tooth loss. And losing your teeth before you reach age 35 might be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Excellent Oral Habits
To prevent your oral health from causing adverse effects on your body, you must practice good oral hygiene and visit a knowledgeable dentist.
If you wish to avoid oral diseases, schedule a consultation with Dr. Anthony Mobasser by calling (310) 550-0383.
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