Compelling Reasons to Get Preventive Dental Care
Because the tissues in your mouth connect to other parts of the body, properly caring for your teeth and gums can have a positive impact on more than just the look and function of your smile. Great dental care can also prevent problems for the rest of your body.
Gum disease is one of the most significant risks to your overall health. That is because it has been linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and other conditions. And while scientists are still studying the exact correlations, it is clear that having gum disease can put you at risk for worsening health conditions. Fortunately, periodontal therapy can help reverse the symptoms of gum disease, and may even be able to help improve your overall health. On the other hand, if you have diabetes, heart disease, or another chronic condition, it’s possible this could put you at greater risk of developing gum disease.
This is why more and more doctors and dentists are starting to work together to help better educate patients about the oral systemic health connection, so they can maintain better overall health.