Grab NPD Blog Feed You may feel like you care for your teeth because you brush them daily. But you may still have harmful bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria could lead to periodontal disease. Worse yet, did you know there is also a link between poor oral hygiene and some major health issues?
1. It could harm your heart.
People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease. It is believed that harmful bacteria from your mouth enters your blood stream and attaches to fatty plaques in your heart's blood vessels. This leads to inflammation and can increases your risk of clots that can cause heart attacks.
2. Increases you risk of dementia.
There is research that shows a possible tie between poor oral health and an increased risk of dementia. It is possible that oral bacteria may spread to the brain through cranial nerves that connect to the jaw or through the bloodstream, and may contribute to the type of plaque that's been linked to Alzheimer's.
3. It could cause high blood sugar.
People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than those without diabetes. There has been research that finds gum disease could make it harder to control your blood sugar, and that treating it helps improve diabetes symptoms.
4. It may affect your breathing.
Gum disease may increase your risk of getting respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. This may be caused when bacteria from the mouth are inhaled into your lungs, possibly causing your airways to become inflamed.
5. It could make it difficult to become pregnant.
Women with gum disease took an average of just over seven months to become pregnant. The average time it takes women without gum disease is five months. Other research finds that pregnant women with gum disease might have higher odds of miscarriage.
Once you have periodontal disease it does not go away without professional intervention. The doctors at Newton Prosthodontics can help you manage, maintain, and correct this condition so it will not worsen over time. They’ll help you keep your teeth and your body as healthy as possible.
See Dr. Ryne Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics or visit him on the web. Remember, “See a Specialist…The Difference will Make You Smile.”
Original article Yahoo Health
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Dr. Ryne Johnson, Prosthodontist & Director
Dr. Ryne Johnson, Prosthodontist & Director