The Connection Between Oral Health and General Wellness

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND GENERAL WELLNESS THE RISKS OF POOR ORAL HEALTH When you neglect your oral health, your teeth and gums aren't the only things that suffer: 40% 91% x2 40: Percentage of people with gum disease who have at least one other chronic condition 91: Percentage of heart disease patients who also have gum discase A person with an oral disease is 2 times more likely to suffer a fatal hcart attack THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION The bacteria and inflammation involved with tooth decay and gum disease can cause several serious complications: CONDITION : Endocarditis (infection of heart inner lining) CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : Bacteria from mouth can enter blood (chrough cuts in the gums) and cause infection CONDITION : Diabetes CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : Oral infections make blood sugar control difficult, and poor blood sugar control increases oral infections CONDITION : Cardiovascular disease (heart disease, strokes, clogged arteries) CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : Plaque from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and clog arteries CONDITION : Low birth weight CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : A Inflammation from gum disease can slow fetus development CONDITION : Alzheimer's disease CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : Tooth loss before 35 is a risk ffactor - connection unclear CONDITION : Osteoporosis CONNECTION TO ORAL HEALTH : Periodontal bone loss and tooth loss may be contributing factors Infographic provided by Relax. And smile. HUDEC DENTAL Hudec http://www.hudecdentalcleveland.com/ Dental Sources http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dental/DE00001 http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-at- Any-Age/Adults/Womens-Health/article/Women%27s-Oral-Health-and-Overall-Health.cvsp http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_61.pdf http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oral-health-the-mouth-body-connection