5 Health Connections Between Dental Diseases and Overall Health
Your mouth is a window to your body’s health. The state of your dental health can offer lots of clues about your overall health. Dental health is very important and it most certainly has an impact on your overall health.
Did you know that bad dental health can lead to such problems like heart disease and diabetes? This post is participating in Dental Health is Important contest from Dental Health mag for bloggers and blogs who care about health and dedicated to show different links between dental health and overall health.
1. Dental Health and Heart Disease Connection
People with gum disease may be more at risk for heart disease and have nearly twice the risk of having a fatal heart attack. Gum (periodontal) diseases are chronic bacterial infections that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems including heart disease.
2. Dental Disease and Diabetes
Researches show not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes.
Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts diabetics at increased risk for diabetic complications.
3. Oral Health and Prostatitis
Recent research published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that there is a significant connection between periodontitis and prostatitis.
In essence, research has now revealed that when a man has periodontal disease he can worsen a condition like prostatitis and that gum disease contributes to the severity of prostatitis.
4. Dental Health and Pregnancy Problems
Pregnant women who have gum disease may be more likely to have a baby born too early or too small. This is why it’s vital to maintain excellent oral health before you get pregnant and during your pregnancy.
5. Dental Health and Osteoporosis
The first stages of bone loss may show up in your teeth. Some indicators may be: Loose teeth, Gums coming detached from the teeth, Severe gum disease, Dentures that don’t fit well, Difficulty eating or speaking
Research suggests a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. The bone in the jaw supports and anchors the teeth. When the jawbone becomes less dense, tooth loss can occur.
Our oral health very certainly influences our overall general health and different diseases and conditions affect our oral health.
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By Emery C on Oct 17, 2010 | Reply
To comment on Dental Health and Pregnancy Problems – There is a hormonal change during pregnancy which can increase susceptibility to gum disease. Periodontal (gum) disease can and will travel through the bloodstream and affect the general health of the body.
This is one good vital reason that good dental care should be prioritized during pregnacy.
Thank you for the great article.
By Nappy Rash on Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
too much vitamin-a can also cause osteoporosis but aging is the number cause of it .’:
By Stanl1234 on Jan 13, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for the insights on dental heath and heart disease.