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How Oral Health Can Impact Your Overall Health?

How Oral Health Can Impact Your Overall Health?

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Your oral health is more precious than you might even believe! Our mouth is the portal to our entire body! Did you know that your oral health renders indications about your overall health status? Rising evidence has disclosed a firm link between the impacts of chronic oral inflammation and general health.

Find out the link between oral and overall health systems

Like other body parts, your mouth is also loaded with bacteria. But since your mouth is the gateway to your digestive and respiratory tracts, bacteria can cause numerous diseases. This includes –

  • Tooth decay
  • Gum problems 
  • Oral infections 
  • Impair your ability to eat and speak accurately 
  • Bad breath
  • Heart diseases and so on 

Few bacteria in your mouth can be even pulled into your lungs. This in fact, causes pneumonia and other respiratory troubles.

Usually, the body’s natural defenses and proper oral hygiene, keep bacteria under control. Saliva washes away food particles and neutralizes acids developed by bacteria in the mouth. This actually helps to shield you from microbes that grow and causes disease.

Studies reveal that oral bacteria and the inflammation due to gum issue (periodontitis) might play a bigger role in certain diseases. It can also spring problems during pregnancy and birth complications! Diseases, for example- diabetes and HIV/AIDS, can lessen the body’s resistance to infection. This can lead to mouth sores and also other major oral health issues.

What are the keys to a good dental regimen?  

  • Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush twice daily for at least two minutes
  • Using fluoride-containing toothpaste 
  • Flossing once a day 
  • Using a good antibacterial mouthwash 
  • Visiting your dentist every six months for check-ups and dental cleanings 
  • Replacing your toothbrush after every three months or sooner if bristles are worn
  • Maintaining a healthy diet 
  • Limiting your sugar intakes is essential 
  • Quit smoking and alcohol intake 
  • Reduce stress to achieve a healthy and confident smile 

Always remember, when you take care of your oral system it’s an investment in your entire well-being.

How do we take care of your oral health at Baymeadows Park Dental!

Just like we care for our other body parts, maintaining a healthy oral system is a lifelong process. During this pandemic, addressing a patient’s issues is also done virtually at certain times. This helps an individual to freely speak to our Dentist at Baymeadows Park Dental and get suggestions.  In Jacksonville, we take every kind of necessary precautions like practicing social distancing to keep our patients safe in this Covid-19 situation.

Our skilled dentists can perform dental checkups and exams for our patients with confidence. Providing excellent dental care with comfort, at an affordable rate to our patients is our priority.  If you live in the FL area, and you’re looking for a ‘Dentist near me’, contact us at Baymeadows Park Dental, and schedule an appointment today!

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