Can oral health affect overall health?
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American Dental Association answered:Yes. Oral health can have an impact on your overall health. That's because the healthier your mouth and gums are, the more likely you are to be healthy overall. Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first become apparent because of mouth lesions or other oral problems although there is no conclusive research showing that severe gum disease raises a risk of heart disease.
You can practice good oral hygiene by always brushing your teeth twice a day with ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner, replacing your toothbrush every three or four months and by eating a balanced diet and limiting between-meal snacks. Your dentist may also recommend an antimicrobial mouth rinse as part of your oral hygiene routine. Don't forget to schedule regular dental check-ups to keep your smile, and yourself, healthy.
Yes. Oral health can have an impact on your overall health. That's because the healthier your mouth and gums are, the more likely you are to be healthy overall. Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first become... More -
RealAge answered:More and more research is pointing to ties between oral health and overall health. Even when taking into consideration other bad health habits, such as smoking or excessive drinking, studies have still shown a strong link between periodontal disease and other diseases.
More and more research is pointing to ties between oral health and overall health. Even when taking into consideration other bad health habits, such as smoking or excessive drinking, studies have still shown a strong link between periodontal... More -
Dr. Anne Fabiny answered:Oral health problems can affect overall health. Poor nutrition sometimes stems from trouble chewing, difficulty swallowing due to too little saliva, or ill-fitting dentures that work poorly or hurt. Gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis (advanced gum disease) may also have broader health implications, as increasing evidence links gum diseases to diabetes and heart disease.Oral health problems can affect overall health. Poor nutrition sometimes stems from trouble chewing, difficulty swallowing due to too little saliva, or ill-fitting dentures that work poorly or hurt. Gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis... More
