How Your Dental Health Affects Your Overall Health

How Your Dental Health Affects You:

A recent article in the Times of India, Bangalore, throws light on the correlation between dental health and overall health. A patient neglected getting a toothache treated, relying only on painkillers for symptomatic relief, causing the infection to spread throughout her body, resulting in multi-organ failure. (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Toothache-leads-to-multi-organ-dysfunction/articleshow/53278219.cms)

A growing body of research has linked oral disease to a variety of health problems that affect adults.

Because gum disease is a bacterial infection, it can enter the bloodstream and may be a factor in causing other health complications.

Diabetes: People with diabetes are more likely to have gum infections and this makes it difficult to control the blood sugar levels.

Heart diseases: Those with oral infections are more at risk for heart disease and at twice the risk for fatal heart attacks.

Stroke: Studies have found a relationship between oral infections and a risk for stroke

Respiratory diseases: Bacteria in the oral cavity can travel down to the lungs and cause infections, especially in those with gum infections.

Women, in particular, have special oral health requirements during the various phases in their lives. Changes in female hormones levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause exaggerate the way gums react to plaque. So at these times, women need to be especially thorough when brushing and flossing every day in order to prevent gum disease.

Because gum disease is usually painless, many may not even realize they have it until it reaches an advanced state. Your best defense is to brush and floss daily and see your dentist regularly for better dental health. Contact Us Today or Book your appointment to get the best consultations and good oral health!