Oral Health & Overall Health Tips

How Your Health Affects Your Teeth The immune system is what protects our bodies from disease. A strong immune system defends a person's health, while a weak immune system allows infection to fester. If you suffer from a weak immune system, you're much more likely to suffer from dental infections and oral illnesses. Your kids' dental health may require particular overseeing to make sure they're brushing as thoroughly as their immune system warrants. If you take drugs for any reason, discuss the side effects with your doctor. If dry mouth results from the medication, pay special attention to your oral hygiene. Dental decay can arise from dry mouth, as bacteria flourish in this environment. How Your Oral Health Affects Your Lifestyle Poor oral health affects not only peoples' appearances, but from that it can lower self-esteem. One frequent cause for this is stained teeth, from smoking or drinking dark liquids, for example. A professional, in-house teeth whitening at your local San Antonio dental clinic can bump that confidence tremendously. Unhealthy teeth can also make it difficult to chew food. For example, if your teeth are developing cavities, they feel an increased sensitivity, making it difficult to eat much less chew. Gum Disease & Oral Health America's oral health is being attacked by gum disease, and San Antonio is no exception. Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. It increases the risk of additional physical issues, such as heart attacks and strokes. Pregnancy and oral health are inextricably tied in this way; gum disease allows oral bacteria to travel to the fetus via blood, potentially causing premature births and low-weight births. Periodontal bacteria can also migrate to the lungs as you breathe, causing respiratory disease.