{"id":90,"date":"2019-09-30T15:11:38","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T15:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2019-09-30T15:11:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T15:11:39","slug":"can-gum-disease-cause-other-health-problems-heres-what-the-research-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/30\/can-gum-disease-cause-other-health-problems-heres-what-the-research-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gum Disease Cause Other Health Problems? Here&#8217;s What the Research Says"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_208796333__1569856242_81484-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"toothbrush with blood on it\" class=\"wp-image-91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_208796333__1569856242_81484-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_208796333__1569856242_81484-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_208796333__1569856242_81484.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes,\nyour mouth can seem completely disconnected with the rest of your body. However,\nover the last decade, countless studies have been conducted that have found\nthat people with poor oral health also have poor overall health and suffer from\nissues like heart attacks and respiratory infections. That means taking proper\npreventive dental precautions is more important than ever. Read on to find out\nwhat the research says and how you can improve your health. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Your Oral and Overall Health Connected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body has a diverse and vast community of bacteria that\nare both good and bad. The point of brushing, flossing, and going to your dentist\nevery six months is to reduce the amount of harmful oral bacteria. When they\noverpopulate your mouth, they begin to produce acid that causes enamel erosion,\ncause chronic bad breath, and release toxins that cause side-effects of gum\ndisease. Some of these symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swollen gums.<\/li><li>Irritate gums. <\/li><li>Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing. <\/li><li>Red or purple gums. <\/li><li>Receding gums. <\/li><li>Loose teeth.<\/li><li>Tooth loss.<\/li><li>Chronic bad breath.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When left to progress, these signs begin to have more of a\ndetrimental impact on your oral health. The toxins released by the harmful oral\nbacteria can then get into your bloodstream and travel throughout your body,\ncreating problems in areas like your respiratory and cardiovascular systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Health Problems Are Connected To Gum Disease? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless studies have been conducted that have connected\nthe same inflammation-causing toxins to several additional diseases and\nconditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart disease\/severe heart attacks<\/li><li>Respiratory infections\/pneumonia<\/li><li>Pregnancy and birth complications<\/li><li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other conditions that may be linked to your oral health\ninclude eating disorders, certain cancers, immune system disorders, and rheumatoid\narthritis. All of these can have a tremendous impact on important aspects of\nyour life such as your mobility, and make it more difficult to do the\nactivities and hobbies that you enjoy, causing your quality of life to\ndecrease. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent Gum Disease? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One out of every two adults in the United States has gum\ndisease. You\u2019d think that with such a high statistic, it would be a condition\nthat is difficult to prevent. However, with good oral hygiene, you can maintain\nyour overall wellbeing and ward off gum disease. Preventive steps you can take\nto keep your oral health on track include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Routine checkups and cleanings with your\ndentist. <\/li><li>Getting periodontal therapy in Lakewood.<\/li><li>Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly.<\/li><li>Quitting bad oral habits such as tobacco use. <\/li><li>Eating a nutritious and healthy diet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that you\u2019re exhibiting common symptoms of gum\ndisease, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your dentist. They can examine your teeth\nand gums and let you know if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">gum disease\ntreatment<\/a> is necessary. With the proper help from trained and experienced\nprofessionals, paired with good at-home oral hygiene, you can protect your\noverall health and continue doing the activities you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sol Brotman has received his Certificate in\nComprehensive General Dentistry, lectured at national conventions, and has even\nbeen the Chair of the Florida Board of Dentistry. He takes pride in providing\npatients with high-quality preventive treatments that keep small oral health\nproblems from turning into massive inconveniences down the road. One of his\nlatest accomplishments includes co-authoring a research article published in\nthe Journal of the American Dental Association on diagnosis and restorative\ndentistry. To schedule an appointment and get a clean bill of health or for any\nquestions, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 904-396-4091.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, your mouth can seem completely disconnected with the rest of your body. However, over the last decade, countless studies have been conducted that have found that people with poor oral health also have poor overall health and suffer from issues like heart attacks and respiratory infections. 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