{"id":9,"date":"2019-05-23T20:37:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T20:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccombdental.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2022-09-14T16:55:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T16:55:14","slug":"teeth-cleanings-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccombdental.com\/blog\/teeth-cleanings-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Routine Teeth Cleanings Can Help Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your mouth can give you a window to your overall health;\nsome research shows that over 90% of all systemic diseases (a disease that\naffects the entire body) have some form of oral symptoms. When you go in for\nroutine teeth cleanings, your dentist is doing more than just keeping your\nteeth and gums healthy. Here\u2019s how issues in your mouth may signal issues in\nthe rest of your body \u2013 and how a routine dental check up<\/a> can be\nkey in staying healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How is My Oral Health Connected to My Overall Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you probably know, your teeth and gums are prime targets\nfor bacteria. When bacteria levels aren\u2019t controlled with proper brushing and\nregular dental visits, it can lead to tooth decay and gum disease; the end\nresult could be losing your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some researchers believe there is a connection between oral\ndiseases and heart disease. One study by the American Heart Association found\nthat people with gum disease may be at greater risk of heart attacks; there\nhave been similar studies involving stroke. This link may be due to bacterial\ninfection in the gums that make it easier for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.\nThese bacteria have been linked to other conditions as well, such as pancreatic\ncancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can My Mouth Warn of Other Health Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As stated before, there are many conditions that can\nmanifest in the mouth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n