Posted on 06/16/2017
We at Main Line Center for Dental Excellence strive to deliver Narberth and surrounding areas the most comprehensive selection of dental treatments. As your trusted Narberth dentist, we focus on reconstructive and preventative therapies with an emphasis on overall health – something that sets us apart from most other dental practices. As a firm believer in the connection between oral hygiene and overall health, we understand that your body and your mouth aren’t separate. If you happen to have poor oral hygiene, you’re likely to have poor overall health and vice versa.
ORAL PROBLEMS CAN LEAD TO BODILY PROBLEMS
If you do not keep your teeth and gums clean, you can end up causing more problems than just cavities. The mouth is essentially the window to the body, which means that oral problems and conditions can have an impact on the rest of the body. Bacteria from the mouth can cause gums to become inflamed and prone to infection. Gum inflammation is actually considered to be a common denominator for many health problems. Gum inflammation may increase inflammation throughout the body and over time, this can lead to infections in other parts of the body when the immune system has been compromised. Poor oral hygiene is correlated with many health problems, including the following:
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Heart disease
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Endocarditis
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Respiratory infections
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Diabetic complications
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Premature birth
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Dementia
BODILY PROBLEMS CAN LEAD TO ORAL PROBLEMS
Many systemic diseases throughout the body will actually have oral manifestations where problems also arise in the mouth. The Academy of General Dentistry even states that more than 90 percent of systemic diseases will produce oral signs and symptoms. Some of these symptoms may include swollen gums or other gum problems, mouth ulcers, or dry mouth. It’s actually even possible that your dentist is the first person to recognize a non-oral health problem. Some of these diseases can include:
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Diabetes
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Heart disease
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Kidney disease
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Leukemia
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Pancreatic cancer
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HIV/AIDS
CONTACT YOUR NARBERTH DENTIST
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. We at Main Line Center for Dental Excellence are glad to help you in any way we can. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with us, you can give us a call at (610) 664-6061. We look forward to hearing from you.