Clean and healthy gums, clean and healthy body
As the old saying goes, “the mouth is the window to the body” and when it comes to taking care of your teeth, this saying couldn’t be more true. We’ve discussed the benefits of good oral health on many an occasion, from confidence boosting to fantastic knock on effects such as career and relationships but what about your overall health? When you think of poor oral health, what springs to mind? Maybe yellow teeth? Missing teeth? Even bad breath? Now while these may be common cases for some people, the repercussions of poor oral health don’t stop at the mouth. Here we look at healthy gums and the link between poor oral health and your overall health.
Bleeding gums aren’t healthy gums
You wouldn’t …show more content…
– If you suffer with gum disease then research has shown you’re twice as likely to have coronary artery disease than those with healthy gums. This is down to bacteria in the mouth getting into the bloodstream. The bacteria then produces protein which can then affect the heart itself. It does so by causing platelets to stick to together in the blood vessels within the heart itself, leading on to dangerous clots. Blood clots then go on to reduce normal flow, so the heart doesn’t get all the nutrients and oxygen it vitally needs. This can eventually lead on heart attacks.
What problems could occur from poor dental health? – Poor dental health can cause or worsen conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature birth and even respiratory disease.
What’s the link between stroke and gum disease? – There have now been several studies carried out, all looking at the connection between strokes and mouth infections. They’ve found those who’ve suffered a stroke are more likely to have gum disease than people who haven’t. This is once again down to bacteria from gum disease getting into the blood stream and producing the unwanted proteins. This causes inflammation of the blood vessels and blocks the blood supply to the brain leading to a …show more content…
– Were you aware that bacterial chest infections were caused by breathing in fine droplets from your throat and your mouth into your lungs? This can cause pneumonia or even worsen a pre-existing condition. Therefore, people with gum disease have a much higher risk of developing chest infections etc.
Can tooth loss cause or accelerate dementia? – A recent study has concluded that people with fewer teeth are more likely to experience memory loss or even early stages of Alzheimer’s. This is thought to be due to gum infections that lead to tooth loss, releasing chemicals that have been known to increase brain inflammation, thus leading to much earlier memory loss.
What are the tell tale signs of gum disease? – If you have any of the following symptoms, then we advise you visit your dentist or hygienist for help with potential gum disease:
• Inflammation of gums. This may cause them to be swollen, red and bleed very easily whenever you brush.
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth.
• Loose teeth.
• Regular infections in the
As the old saying goes, “the mouth is the window to the body” and when it comes to taking care of your teeth, this saying couldn’t be more true. We’ve discussed the benefits of good oral health on many an occasion, from confidence boosting to fantastic knock on effects such as career and relationships but what about your overall health? When you think of poor oral health, what springs to mind? Maybe yellow teeth? Missing teeth? Even bad breath? Now while these may be common cases for some people, the repercussions of poor oral health don’t stop at the mouth. Here we look at healthy gums and the link between poor oral health and your overall health.
Bleeding gums aren’t healthy gums
You wouldn’t …show more content…
– If you suffer with gum disease then research has shown you’re twice as likely to have coronary artery disease than those with healthy gums. This is down to bacteria in the mouth getting into the bloodstream. The bacteria then produces protein which can then affect the heart itself. It does so by causing platelets to stick to together in the blood vessels within the heart itself, leading on to dangerous clots. Blood clots then go on to reduce normal flow, so the heart doesn’t get all the nutrients and oxygen it vitally needs. This can eventually lead on heart attacks.
What problems could occur from poor dental health? – Poor dental health can cause or worsen conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature birth and even respiratory disease.
What’s the link between stroke and gum disease? – There have now been several studies carried out, all looking at the connection between strokes and mouth infections. They’ve found those who’ve suffered a stroke are more likely to have gum disease than people who haven’t. This is once again down to bacteria from gum disease getting into the blood stream and producing the unwanted proteins. This causes inflammation of the blood vessels and blocks the blood supply to the brain leading to a …show more content…
– Were you aware that bacterial chest infections were caused by breathing in fine droplets from your throat and your mouth into your lungs? This can cause pneumonia or even worsen a pre-existing condition. Therefore, people with gum disease have a much higher risk of developing chest infections etc.
Can tooth loss cause or accelerate dementia? – A recent study has concluded that people with fewer teeth are more likely to experience memory loss or even early stages of Alzheimer’s. This is thought to be due to gum infections that lead to tooth loss, releasing chemicals that have been known to increase brain inflammation, thus leading to much earlier memory loss.
What are the tell tale signs of gum disease? – If you have any of the following symptoms, then we advise you visit your dentist or hygienist for help with potential gum disease:
• Inflammation of gums. This may cause them to be swollen, red and bleed very easily whenever you brush.
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth.
• Loose teeth.
• Regular infections in the