Dental Hygiene – Health Problems.

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Dental Hygiene – Health Problems Associated With Poor Oral Health.

It’s absolutely essential that you take good care of your gums and teeth. The mouth is the primary gateway to your body, any bacteria or micro-organisms from your mouth can travel to the rest of your body and put you at risk for other diseases and conditions. What does this mean for your overall health? It means a whole lot and is a big deal. We have mentioned below some of the common and more serious effects of poor oral hygiene on the body.

Heart Disease and Stroke Risk

Having bad dental hygiene puts a person at risk of heart disease. People who suffer from periodontal disease are twice as likely to be diagnosed with heart disease, including narrowing of the arteries. This is caused by plaque and bacteria that enter the body via the gums. If the gums get inflamed due to the bacteria, the bacteria can get into the blood causing arteries to build up plaque and thus harden. Hardening of arteries is a very serious condition. It leads to blood flow issues and potential heart blockages. The bacteria are able to clog arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack. The blood vessels that provide blood to the brain can also become clogged and thus increase the risk of suffering from a stroke. The damage to the arteries and blood vessels can often lead to hypertension thus increasing the risk for strokes. If the lining of the heart becomes infected, this can be a potentially fatal condition that can occur as well.

Demenstia Risk

If your oral hygiene is poor and this causes you to suffer tooth loss, this could potentially lead to loss of memory which can then in turn lead to dementia. Substances that are inflammatory in nature can cause parts of the brain to die. Substances released from the gums inflamed by disease or infection can potentially kill brain cells leading to memory loss. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could result when the bacteria in the mouth enters the blood or spreads to the nerves.

Respiratory Problems

Individuals who suffer from periodontal disease are at risk where the bacteria from infected teeth and inflamed gums could potentially travel into your bloodstream and to the lungs where it can have an impact on the respiratory system. It puts a person at greater risk of suffering from acute bronchitis or chronic pneumonia possibly.

Diabetes Risk

Studies indicate that more than 95% of the individuals who live in the developed world (study carried out in the United States) who had diabetes also have a form of periodontal disease or teeth loss. If an individual suffers from diabetes, they are more likely to get certain types of infections. Diabetes can directly impact a person’s ability to control levels of blood sugar. In also worth mentioning that not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to gum infection that lead to periodontal disease, but also gum disease can in turn make diabetes even more difficult to treat and control. Symptoms can often worsen as blood sugar levels go haywire as a result of gum disease. It is even more important therefore for people with diabetes to take care of their dental hygiene in order to prevent complications with the disease

Cancer Risk

Many studies have been carried out to research the subject of individuals with gum disease and their risk of a cancer diagnosis. The studies reveal that men who suffer from periodontal disease are almost 50% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer of the kidney or the pancreas. They’re also 30% more likely to be diagnosed with blood cancer.

Please visit our Whites Dental website at www.whitesdental.co.uk for more details about our dental hygienist treatments. We will be more than happy to assist with brightening your smile.

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