{"id":311,"date":"2016-05-30T17:32:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T17:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njsmile.com\/?p=311"},"modified":"2016-05-30T17:32:32","modified_gmt":"2016-05-30T17:32:32","slug":"how-is-your-oral-health-related-to-your-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/how-is-your-oral-health-related-to-your-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is Your Oral Health Related to Your Overall Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>Your oral health is closely linked to your overall health, and that\u2019s why <\/span>your dentist<\/span><\/a> in Edison recommends six month checkups and cleanings for patients of all ages. These preventive visits help us keep issues like cavities and gum disease at bay, and to identify existing problems while they\u2019re small. Because we know when your teeth and gums are healthy, your overall health improves. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the link between how your smile affects your general wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Link Between Oral, Overall Health<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may not realize it, but a healthy smile is an indicator of solid overall health. And when you feel good about the way your teeth look, you\u2019ll flash them more often — boosting your self-confidence and overall quality of life, too. But it\u2019s not only your emotional health that\u2019s affected by your teeth. Other areas linked to tooth and gum health are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heart Health<\/span><\/h3>\n

Adults who suffer from advanced forms of gum disease are also more likely to have any number of heart problems, including cardiovascular disease\u00a0and stroke. While we\u2019re still not sure why the link exists, it seems that inflammation in the gums can cause or aggravate inflammation in the cardiovascular tissue, too. Read more about the connection between gum health and heart health here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to its effects on heart health, gum disease also affects the blood glucose levels that are associated with diabetes. Fortunately, research suggests that treating gum disease can lead to controlled blood glucose levels, too. Read more about the relationship between the two conditions here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nutrition<\/span><\/h3>\n

Patients who have suffered from tooth loss, or those who experience toothaches or extreme tooth sensitivity, often base their diet around what feels comfortable to eat. But if you\u2019re omitting healthy, crunchy fruits, vegetables and nuts from your diet because they\u2019re too painful to chew, you\u2019re affecting your overall health in a big way. Seeking necessary dental care is important for maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many people believe pregnant women should avoid visiting the dentist until after pregnancy, not realizing that it\u2019s actually recommended that expectant mothers have their teeth and gums inspected at least one time during pregnancy. Why? Pregnancy can bring about a temporary form of gum disease known as pregnancy gingivitis — a temporary condition that should be monitored if it does develop. Gum disease has been linked to low birthweight and premature birth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Us Today<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got questions about anything you\u2019ve read in this blog post, please don\u2019t hesitate to let us know in the comments below! And if it\u2019s been more than six months since your last checkup and cleaning, don\u2019t forget that good dental health is important for your overall wellbeing. <\/span>Contact Resnick & Rosenfeld, DDS<\/span><\/a> to request a visit with your Edison dentist today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your oral health is closely linked to your overall health, and that\u2019s why your dentist in Edison recommends six month checkups and cleanings for patients of all ages. These preventive visits help us keep issues like cavities and gum disease at bay, and to identify existing problems while they\u2019re small. Because we know when your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[34,39,45,52,73,84,87],"yoast_head":"\nHow Is Your Oral Health Related to Your Overall Health?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ignoring your oral health can lead to bigger problems with your overall health. What\u2019s the connection between the two? 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