{"id":27,"date":"2019-12-03T19:59:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2020-01-03T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T19:59:42","slug":"how-is-your-oral-health-linked-to-your-general-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/03\/how-is-your-oral-health-linked-to-your-general-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is Your Oral Health Linked to Your General Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We all know that eating sugary and starchy foods all the\ntime causes cavities. In this way, most of us have at least a basic understanding\nof how oral health works. But did you know that the health of your mouth can\naffect the health of the rest of your body? That\u2019s right, oral health<\/a>\nand general health are linked. A dentist in Midland is here to tell you exactly\nhow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Connection Between Oral and Overall Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like many other parts of your body, your mouth is teeming\nwith bacteria, many of which are harmless and even beneficial. However, your\nmouth leads to your respiratory and digestive tracts, and some of these oral\nbacteria can cause disease in other areas of your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally, your body\u2019s immune system and good oral hygiene,\nlike daily brushing and flossing, are enough to keep harmful bacteria from\nentering your system. But without proper oral hygiene, bacteria might cause\noral infections, like tooth decay and gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, gum disease in particular has been linked to\nvarious other health conditions throughout the body. When you have gum disease,\nbacteria create pockets in between your gums and teeth through which they can\ntravel and reach other areas of the body and wreak havoc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Conditions Are Linked to Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poor oral health might contribute to various diseases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n