Understanding The Oral Systemic Link
The mouth is the gateway to the body. Your mouth "talks" to your body and your body "listens" to your mouth. There are over 600 different bacteria in your mouth at any given time of the day. These bacteria can be directly tied to such chronic health conditions as heart disease, diabetes, strokes, obesity, osteoporosis, respiratory problems, dementia, cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction, infertility, pregnancy complications, and much more... all from poor dental hygiene. Brushing and flossing are not always enough. A dentist is the frontline warrior to your whole-body health.
The Surgeon General reports that at least 80% of American adults have gum disease.
(American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- Cavities are caused by a germ that spreads while kissing & sharing food. (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- Gum disease increases the risk of head & neck cancer. (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- People with gum disease are twice as likely to die from heart disease & three times as likely to die from stroke. (The Mayo Clinic)
- Bacteria in your mouth travel to other parts of your body in your bloodstream. (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- Diabetes & bleeding gums increases your risk of premature death by 400-700% (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- Pregnant women with gum disease have only a 1 in 7 chance of giving birth to a healthy child of normal size. (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)
- Gum disease increases pancreatic & kidney cancer risk by 62%. (Harvard)
- Tooth loss & gum disease increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. (The Mayo Clinic)
- Research has found an association between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- 93% of people with gum disease are at risk for diabetes. (American Academy for Oral Systemic Health)