Healthy smile, healthy you:
The importance of oral health Regular dentist visits can do more than keep your smile attractive – they can also tell dentists a lot about your overall health, including whether or not you may be at risk for chronic disease. New research suggests that the health of your mouth mirrors the condition of your body as a whole. For example, when your mouth is healthy, chances are your overall health is good, too. On the other hand, if you have poor oral health, you may have other health problems. Research also shows that good oral health may actually prevent certain diseases from occurring. Gum disease and health complications , there is a relationship between gum (periodontal) disease and health complications such as a stroke and heart disease. Other research shows that more than 90% of all systemic diseases (diseases involving many organs or the whole body) have oral manifestations, including swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth and excessive gum problems. Such diseases include:
Poor oral health can lead to problems If you don't take care of your teeth and gums, your poor oral hygiene can actually lead to other health problems, including:
At home, you can practice good oral hygiene:
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