Does Oral Health Affect the Entire Body??

You may be wondering that how can your oral health determine or affect your entire body and it is not possible…… But the reality is that our mouth is mainly responsible for our overall health. 

Let’s check it out in this blog, that how it affects us:

What’s the connection now?

Because the mouth is the entryway to the body’s digestive and respiratory tracts, maintaining oral health and protecting the gateway from dangerous intruders is critical.

The presence of innocuous bacteria in the mouth is typical, and saliva can naturally fight off small levels of dangerous bacteria that are present. However, poor dental hygiene, hormonal fluctuations, a lack of saliva, and hereditary diseases might promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the mouth.

These dangerous bacteria produce plaque, which accumulates on the teeth and infects the gums. If left untreated, your mouth can develop Gingivitis, a mild gum infection, or Periodontitis, a more serious gum infection (Periodontal Disease).

Gum infections allow germs to enter the circulation via the gums, resulting in plaque formation and blood clotting. Blood clots can obstruct blood flow and cause a heart attack or stroke.

What does the Oral Infection Contribute to??

• Endocarditis is a condition in which the inner lining of your heart valves and chambers becomes infected (the endocardium). This usually happens when bacteria, fungus, or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, enter your bloodstream and attach to damaged parts of your heart.
• A cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases that affect the heart or blood arteries and are sometimes caused by plaque buildup hardening and stiffening artery walls, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• Pregnancy and Delivery Complications: Gum inflammation can set off a chain reaction of tissue-destructive processes that enter the bloodstream and cause premature birth and miscarriage.
• Memory Loss: Infected gums can let bacteria into the bloodstream and move to the brain, producing inflammation and the development of harmful proteins that cause Alzheimer’s disease.
• Weakened Immune System: An excess of dangerous bacteria in the gums can cause a significant imbalance in the microbial community of the gums. This impairs the immune system, resulting in a shorter life expectancy.

Conclusion

Concluding I hope that you must have got cleared about your Oral Hygiene and why you must take care of your teeth. So, I hope you liked reading this blog. 

Thank you.