
Teeth are covered in a hard, outer coating called enamel. A thin film of bacteria called dental plaque builds up on your teeth every day. The bacteria in plaque produce acids that can decay the enamel and cause cavities.
10 startling Health Benefits of Teeth and Gums care
1. Lower risk of heart disease – If the bacterial infection in your mouth enters your bloodstream, it can build up in your arteries leading to a dangerous condition called atherosclerosis, a serious form of heart disease.
2. Reduced joint inflammation
Oral bacteria can introduce inflammation to your entire body, increasing your chances of developing RA or other inflammatory conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develops when you have inflammation in your joints, heart and blood vessels, and other body systems.
3. Healthier pregnancy
Mild and severe gum disease is directly linked to pregnancy risks like low birth weights and early deliveries.
4. Gum disease
When gum disease bacteria enter the bloodstream, it causes inflammation in your blood vessels – the blood flow to your genitals declines, affecting your ability to get or sustain an erection – erectile dysfunction
5. Better respiratory health
Your bloodstream isn’t the only way bacteria enter your body. Every time you breathe, oral bacteria go directly to your lungs, increasing your risk of respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
6. Improved fertility
Gum disease has a negative impact on the hormones progesterone and estrogen.
7. Protects your brain cells
Tartar buildup, releases substances that kill your brain cells. Combined with the oral bacteria entering your nerve channels and bloodstream, your risks of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss increase.
8. Lower risk for kidney disease
Oral bacteria can lead to chronic kidney disease – can increase the risk of death in older adults who already suffer from the condition.
9. Reduce risks for certain cancers
Gum disease increases your risks for all types of cancer, especially cancers in the blood stream
10. Reduce risk of diabetes complications
Gum disease makes it harder to manage your blood sugar levels.
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