Five Facts About Why The Right Dental Care Could Save Your Life:

1. If you have infected gums and teeth you are much more likely to develop heart disease.

There are a lot of studies that suggest a possible link between oral health the health of your teeth and gums in particular to heart attacks, strokes and other heart conditions.

These numerous recent studies indicate that you may already have a powerful weapon against heart disease and it is sitting right in your bathroom, your toothbrush. Brushing and flossing along with regular cleanings and check-ups from your dentist could save your life.

2. There are indicators that a dentist looks for in your gums that could indicate you have Diabetes.

 Diabetes can cause your breath to smell fruity or sweet, known as “acetone breath” your dentist or hygienist will notice this also other telltale signs like a lot of gum inflammation, despite regular flossing and brushing. If these symptoms are noticed the dentist can refer the patient to a doctor to check for diabetes.

This is because uncontrolled diabetes impairs the body’s ability to fight off bacterial, which can lead to a bad case of gum disease.

3. Gum disease during pregnancy can cause premature birth.

 Some studies have found that gum disease can be a risk factor in preterm deliveries and low birth weights. This gives pregnant women an even bigger reason to not smoke while pregnant as smoking is big risk factor in developing gum disease.

4. Good hygiene reduces the amount of bacteria in your blood stream.

 Every time you brush your teeth you release some bacteria into your mouth. That is not usually a problem but if your gums are inflamed due to gingivitis or other problems, you release a much higher load of bacteria, and that can contribute to health problems. The best remedy for this is to brush and floss your teeth regularly and to see your dentist every six months for your cleanings.

5. Women with osteoporosis have weak bones, including the jaw bone.

 Older women can lose their teeth to osteoporosis as this condition causes bone loss, usually after menopause, and the jaw bone is not spared this ordeal. So the jaws tooth sockets may become too weak to hold the teeth.