Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums does more than help
ensure you have a bright, white smile. 
If you’re tempted to put off your good oral hygiene
habits such as brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly, check out this information.
Here are six ways that having healthy teeth and gums can help boost your overall health.
If you’re tempted to put off your good oral hygiene
habits such as brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly, check out this information.
1. Boost Your Self-Esteem and Confidence!
Decayed teeth and gum disease are often associated, not only with an
unsightly mouth, but also with very bad breath. It's so bad it can affect
your confidence, self-image, and self-esteem. With a healthy mouth that’s free of gum disease and cavities, your
quality of life is also bound to be better.You can eat properly, sleep
better, and concentrate with no aching teeth or mouth infections to
distract you.
2. Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease!
Chronic inflammation from gum disease has been associated with the
development of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease, blockages
of blood vessels, and strokes. Experts say that there
is a cause-and-effect relationship between gum disease and these other
serious health problems. This link has been shown in numerous
studies. The findings of these studies may suggest that maintaining oral
health can help protect overall health.
3. Preserves Your Memory!
Adults with gingivitis (swollen, bleeding gums) performed worse on
tests of memory and other cognitive skills than did those with healthier
gums and mouths, according to a report in the Journal of Neurology,
Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Those with gingivitis were more likely to perform poorly on two
tests: delayed verbal recall and subtraction. Both skills used in
everyday life.
4. Reduces Your Risk of Infection and Inflammation in Other Parts of Your Body!
Poor oral health has been linked to the development of infection in
other parts of the body. Research has found an association between gum
disease and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes
inflammation of the joints. Eating a balanced diet, seeing your dentist regularly, and good oral
hygiene help reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Make sure
you brush twice a day and floss once a day. Using an antibacterial
mouthwash or toothpaste can help reduce bacteria in the mouth that can
cause gingivitis.
5. Helps Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable if You Have Diabetes!
People with uncontrolled diabetes often have gum disease. Having
diabetes can make you less able to fight off infection, including gum
infections that can lead to serious gum disease. Some experts have found
that if you have diabetes, you also are more likely to develop more
severe gum problems than someone without diabetes. That may make it more difficult to control blood sugar levels.
Reducing your risk of gingivitis by protecting your oral health may help
with blood sugar control if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
6. Helps Pregnant Women Carry Their Babies to Term!
Women may experience increased gingivitis during pregnancy. Some
research suggests a relationship between gum disease and per-term,
low-birth-weight infants. Not all studies have found a solid link, but maintaining good oral
health is still the best goal. If you’re pregnant, visit your dentist or
periodontist as part of your prenatal care. Consider it good practice
for the role modeling that lies ahead for all new parents.
- WebMD Medical Reference
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Totowa, NJ 07512
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