Most people across the world don’t know just how much your oral health affects your overall health. In fact, if you asked just about anyone you know, they’d likely tell you that cavities or a root canal are the worst things that can happen to someone who doesn’t visit their dentist.
Dental Health: More Important Than You Know
In fact, dental health care is important for your entire body. These are just some of the serious overall health issues that can arise if you don’t take care of your oral health:
- Diabetes: Periodontal disease, or gum disease, has been shown to have a correlation with diabetes.
- Heart Disease: The plaque that forms on the teeth of patients with periodontitis can also nearly double their risk for heart disease.
- Stroke: Many don’t realize just how much bone matter is represented in their smile. Losing many or most of your teeth is a substantial amount of bone loss, and this can put the body at risk of a stroke or kidney disease.
- Poor Mental Health: Studies have shown that chronic poor oral health may have a link to Alzheimer’s, and many studies have shown a significant link between poor oral health and anxiety. Additionally, feeling unable to smile due to decaying teeth can have a major impact on a person’s sense of self-worth and social standing.
- Pregnancy Complications: Periodontitis is linked to premature delivery, low birth weight, and poor overall health in an infant after birth.
Schedule Your Oral Health Care Appointment Today!
…and protect your overall health! At Dental Care of Plano, our first priority is to help you have a healthy body overall. Through our oral health care services, we work with your doctor and other healthcare professionals to keep you in top shape. Schedule your appointment today!
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