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fact:
Oral health
effects your
overall health
There is a strong correlation between oral health
and overall health.
Did you know that there are 50 times more bacteria micro-
organisms living in our bodies than the total amount of cells in
our bodies? While most bacteria play an essential role within
the natural ecosystem of the body, some bacteria can hurt
the body. Inside our mouth, good bacteria help to break
down the food and drink particles we consume. Some harmful
bacteria in the mouth feed off of simple carbohydrates
(sugars, starches), and if left unchecked, multiply and can
lead to tooth decay, gum disease and other health problems.
Taking care of your mouth is one of the best ways to
prevent a wide range of health problems.
Maintaining a clean and healthy mouth is critical to
whole body health, especially for children. Regular visits
to your dentist not only keep your mouth healthy but can
also provide key diagnostics - identifying diabetes and
other chronic diseases.
The following ailments are linked to poor oral health:
Heart
Disease
Strokes &
Clots
Respiratory
Disease
Diabetes
Kidney
Disease
Those with gum disease are two-
times more likely to have or develop
heart disease
Harmful bacteria from poor oral
hygiene can weaken kidneys
Gum disease disrupts the
control of blood sugar
Harmful bacteria
from
the
mouth can be an
agent for
pneumonia
and bronchitis
Those with gum disease
are
more susceptibility of
having a
stroke and, or, developing
blood clots