How does a healthy mouth relate to general health?
Researchers have found that periodontitis (gum disease) is associated with other health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, pre-term and low birth weight, and diabetes. Your mouth contains many types of bacteria and these bacteria can be introduced into your body through brushing, flossing, dental treatment and eating. Once in your body the bacteria can cause inflammation in your blood vessels and organs that can lead to disease. Maintaining good daily oral hygiene with daily brushing and flossing is the best prevention as well as seeing your dentist regularly to treat any dental disease.
