YOUR ORAL HEALTH AFFECTS YOUR OVERALL WELLBEING

A healthy mouth is a good indicator of overall health.

Conversely, an unhealthy mouth could indicate serious health problems. Your oral health can affect your energy levels, digestion and capability to lose weight. It might also contribute to various diseases and conditions, including:

Endocarditis:

an infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium) that occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through the bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in the organ.

Preterm birth and low birth weight:

due to periodontitis.

Poorly controlled diabetes:

chronic gum disease may make diabetes more difficult to control. Infection may cause insulin resistance, which disrupts blood sugar control.

Cardiovascular disease:

heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause.

Certain conditions can affect your oral health, including:

Oral cancer:
early oral symptoms are persistent red or white patches of skin in the soft tissues of the mouth, a sore in the mouth that won’t heal, unusual oral bleeding or hoarseness, and teeth shifting position without apparent cause.

Diabetes:
the body's resistance to infection is reduced, putting the gums at risk.

HIV/AIDS:
people affected by HIV/AIDS often present oral problems, such as painful mucosal lesions.

Osteoporosis:
bones become weak and brittle and might be linked with periodontal bone loss and tooth loss.

Alzheimer's disease.