Why having bad teeth and gums could be killing you
We all know that having bad teeth and gums can look bad and make a person lose confidence. Having missing or diseased teeth can impact a person’s self esteem, restricting their interaction with the world around them.
But did you know that the problems are more than skin deep?
Dental diseases (tooth decay) and gum disease, are also associated with the following chronic diseases:
- Lung conditions
- Diabetes
- Adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight
- Stroke
- Oral Cancers
- Cardio-vascular diseases
If you suffer from any of the above medical problems, your teeth could be contributing to them!
Source: AIHW
We need healthy teeth and gums to eat to gain proper nutrition, so having missing teeth can cause severe problems for your health.
Did you know that in 2016-2017, about 70, 200 hospitalisations for dental conditions may have been prevented with earlier treatment?
Prevention is better than cure, so please don’t end up being a statistic!
This is why dental health matters as much as general health. Look after and love your body as it’s the only one you’ll get!
Follow these simple steps to make your oral health a priority:
- Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Minimise sugary foods and drinks in your diet.
- Try and drink lots of water
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
- Floss your teeth once a day
- Visit your dentist every 6 months for a checkup and routine cleaning
- Visit your GP regularly
- If you don’t like how your teeth look and it is affecting your self-esteem, please talk to your dentist about it
- If you have a dental phobia or fear, speak with your dentist about options available to help you
- Exercise
Call us today on 6143 5655 or book online if you need to get on top of improving your dental health!
