How Your Oral Health Links to Your Overall Health
Did you know that if you want to have some clues about your overall health, you should look at your mouth? At our Nashua, NH dentist, you can get the help you need with your oral problems that are going to help you with your overall general health. As with other areas of the body, your mouth is packed with bacteria and mostly, this is harmless. The thing is, your mouth and your tongue are the entry points to your digestive and your respiratory tract, and this bacteria is that which could cause disease.
Gum disease, for example, is linked to the heart. Without proper oral hygiene, your heart could be at more risk than you think. With a combination of great oral health care and the natural defenses of the body, you can help your overall health. In this article, we are going to talk about how your oral health links your overall health.
Conditions Linked to Oral Health
There are many different conditions that are linked to your oral health and these are listed for you below.
Endocarditis
This is an infection of the inner lining of the chambers of valves of the heart – the endocardium. It’s a curse word bacteria or other jobs from other parts of the body can spread through your bloodstream and attach to the areas in your heart.
Cardiovascular disease. Another heart related issue, cardiovascular disease is related to clogged arteries and strokes. These may link to the inflammation and infections that bacteria can cause.
Pregnancy and birth. If you have ever dealt with complications in pregnancy and birth periodontitis could be the reason. Periodontitis has been linked to low birthweight and premature birth rates.
Pneumonia. Did you know that pneumonia can link to your oral health? Certain bacteria in your mouth can be pulled into your lungs through your respiratory tract which causes pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.
If you have any medications that relate to the above conditions, you should speak to your dentist. If there have been changes in your overall health and you know your oral health isn’t the best, Dr Min Zhu will be able to help.
Protecting Your Oral Health
To ensure that your overall health is not affected by your oral health, you need to learn how to protect your oral health. With practicing good oral hygiene every day such as brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a soft bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste, to flossing daily, you can ensure that you create a healthy environment within your mouth. If a health problem arises, the best thing that you can do is speak to your dentist and ask for their help.
Contact Us
At Rose Dental Nashua, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality dental service to ensure that your overall health reflects your excellent oral health. Our team of dentists and specialists offer a range of services from cosmetic dentistry to implant dentistry. You get to deal with one specialist at one time at each appointment.