The Impact of Oral Health on Total Body Wellness

THE IMPACT OF ORAL HEALTH ON Total Body Wellness ORAL HEALTH FACTS AND FIGURES Saliva contains antibodies that protect you against bacteria and viruses MORE THAN 90% of systemic diseases produce oral symptoms Saliva also contains proteins that prevent certain fungi from growing More than 500 species of bacteria are present in your mouth at any given time THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION DIABETES People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing gum disease Gum disease also makes diabetes harder to keep under control Severe gum disease puts diabetics at high risk for diabetic complications CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Periodontal disease may increase the risk of heart disease Certain bacteria in the mouth may cause inflammation throughout the body Gum disease may make existing heart conditions worse CANCER Researchers have found that men with gum disease are: 54% more likely to get pancreatic cancer 49% more likely to get kidney cancer 30% more likely to get blood cancers PREGNANCY Severe gum disease may increase the risk of having a preterm, low birth weight baby As many as 18% of preterm, low birth weight deliveries may be due to oral health issues Any infection can pose a risk to an unborn child's health QUICK TIPS FOR GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE EACH DAY USE FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE AND A SOFT-BRISTLED BRUSH FLOSS EVERY DAY AVOID SWEET, STICKY FOODS EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Infographic provided by: Sanford Sanford Dental Excellence Dental Excellence www.yoursanforddentist.com Sources: http://www.perio.org/consumer/diabetes.htm http://www.perio.org/consumer/other-systemic-diseases http://www.perio.org/consumer/women.htm http://www.perio.org/consumer/heart disease http://www.colgateprofessional.com/patienteducation/Oral-Health And-Overall-Health- Why-A-Healthy-Mouth-Is-Good-For-Your-Body/article http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dental/DE00003