{"id":6,"date":"2017-07-29T18:31:35","date_gmt":"2017-07-29T18:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2017-08-29T20:17:08","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T20:17:08","slug":"huntsville-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/29\/huntsville-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntsville Dentist Looks Out for Your Whole Body\u2019s Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"womanMany people go out of their way to make sure their overall health is the best it can be. Watching their diet, changing their habits, and working out more consistently are just a few examples of how patients may alter their lives to improve their oral health. But, the reality is that if you\u2019re not taking care of your teeth and gums, your overall health is still suffering. Let\u2019s take a deeper look at how your Huntsville dentist looks out for your whole body with excellent dental care.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Connecting the Dots: Dental and Systematic Health<\/h2>\r\nWhen you choose to visit your dentist, you\u2019re really not only keeping your mouth clean, you\u2019re looking out for your whole body. That being said, it\u2019s safe to say that when you miss your semi-annual dental cleanings and dental exams, you leave your body susceptible to developing complications. Poor oral health that doesn\u2019t receive attention in a timely manner can lead to major problems like these:\r\n

Heart disease & Strokes<\/h3>\r\nOral health and heart disease are connected by the spread of dental debris and bacteria from your mouth to other parts of your body through the blood stream. When these bacteria reach the heart, they can attach themselves to any damaged area and cause inflammation. Before you know it, your dental problem can develop into an issue like endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Other cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) and stroke have also been linked to inflammation caused by oral bacteria, according to the American Heart Association.\r\n

Diabetes<\/h3>\r\nDid you know that advanced gum disease is the most common dental health condition that affects diabetics? The reason that periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) specifically affects diabetic patients is that diabetics tend to struggle more with maintaining their blood glucose levels. Bacteria thrive on sugar, and when blood glucose levels aren\u2019t held at an appropriate level, it can cause the bacteria in your mouth to multiply quickly. Before you know it, you\u2019ll have full blown gum disease.\r\n

Preventing Dental Diseases Means Your Preventing Systematic Diseases<\/h2>\r\nTaking care of your teeth and gums takes consciousness on your part. Your mouth is affected by what you eat, what you drink, and how well you maintain it at home. Also, it\u2019s important to visit your endodontist in Huntsville regularly for preventative care. Here are a few things you can do to keep your smile strong at home:\r\n