Mouth-Body Connection
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- Q Can gum disease lead to cancer?
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There is no conclusive research showing that gum disease causes cancer. Studies indicate that severe gum disease may be associated with several other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke. However, saying that two conditions... Full Answer
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- Q How does oral health affect the body?
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Your oral health can impact your overall health. Not taking care of your mouth and teeth can lead to other problems. Some examples include: The American Heart Association published a Statement in April 2012 supporting an association between gum disease... Full Answer
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- Q What causes oral health problems?
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Oral health problems are caused primarily by not brushing twice daily and flossing once daily. Maintaining a healthy diet is also important. If your diet lacks certain nutrients, it may be more difficult for tissues in your mouth to resist... Full Answer
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- Q Does infertility treatment affect oral health?
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Research suggests that women who are taking infertility treatments may have more gingivitis and bleeding of the gums compared to women who do not take infertility treatments. Researchers think that the higher levels of progesterone and estrogen are... Full Answer
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- Q When do routine dental visits become crucial?
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Regular dental visits are important for everyone because the mouth is a window into the health of your body. Dental disease is almost entirely preventable and untreated dental disease can lead to serious health problems such as infection,... Full Answer
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- Q What oral health problems are related to women who are vegetarians?
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Vegetarians are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D or calcium, which might increase the risk of decay and periodontal disease. Vegetarians may have low calcium levels if they consume a lot of plant products that have phytic and oxalic acid, which... Full Answer
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- Q What can my teeth tell me about my health?
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Your teeth are the window to your body and can actually say a lot about your overall health. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first become apparent because... Full Answer
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- Q Can unhealthy gums affect my health?
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For some people, unhealthy gums can lead to gum disease, which has been linked to systemic diseases. You can practice good oral hygiene by always brushing your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth... Full Answer
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- Q Are oral health problems life threatening?
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Yes, some oral health problems can lead to life-threatening conditions. For instance, mouth and throat cancer can be life-threatening and can cause serious problems. This is why oral health matters. While everyone loves having a nice smile, it's... Full Answer
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- Q What problems are associated with crooked teeth and misaligned bites?
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An abnormal bite or teeth that are missing or crooked can lead to teeth grinding, or bruxism. And doing so can lead to: dull headaches jaw soreness teeth that are painful or loose fractured teeth Full Answer
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