09/08/2023
Dental Health Week 🦷🪥
Did you know that the health of your mouth can influence the rest of your body?!
🫀 There is a strong connection between severe gum disease and ailments such as diabetes and heart disease.
🩸The bacteria stemming from severe gum disease can travel through the bloodstream, contributing to the accumulation of deposits within arteries and other blood vessels.
🧠 Research has uncovered the presence of bacteria from severe gum disease within brain plaques, which have been associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline.
🦠 There is early evidence that bacteria from the mouth can migrate to the gut, potentially worsening existing gut-related problems.
🫁 Bacteria from the gum disease can be inhaled into the lungs, which can exacerbate lung conditions.
🤰Changes in bacteria due to gum disease can extend to the placenta, potentially resulting in the risk of preterm delivery, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), or low birth weight.
Here are four essential steps for maintaining optimal oral health:
1. Brush your teeth twice daily using toothpaste containing fluoride
2. Clean between your teeth daily using dental floss or interdental brushes.
3. Ensure a well-balanced diet while limiting your consumption of added sugars.
4. Regularly visit the dentist for check-ups and preventive care.
