It seems to go without saying that good dental health and overall health are linked. Every part of the body is interconnected, and it just wouldn t make sense to let one part of the body be severely overlooked and still expect to maintain a top rate health overall. Not to mention that the mouth is a serious portal to the entire body, what goes in it, must go through it. But, what are the benefits of good dental hygiene for overall health?

First, everyone knows that the mouth has tons of bacteria growing and living in it. These bacteria are only kept under control by daily hygiene practices. This is where using a toothbrush and a roll of floss come in. These two parts of a daily dental hygiene routine reduce the amount of plaque, or bacteria, build up in the mouth. That s why dentists recommend brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. It is also important to make and keep those visits to the dentist s office. The dentist is a very important part of any good dental hygiene routine. If dental hygiene is not maintained, health issues such as gum disease, cavities, root decay and the like begin to take place.

As these diseases take over the mouth, they find their way into the blood stream. Obviously, this can be very detrimental to a person s overall health. Scientists have begun to connect all sorts of serious health problem with poor dental health. They have found that infections in the mouth enter the blood stream and can start to attack the arteries and the heart itself. There have been studies showing that people with poor oral health have a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes. Some of these studies are in the very early processes, but the benefits of using that toothbrush and floss appear to be more widespread that was before known.

It is very important for women in childbearing years to be vigilant about keeping good oral health. There are studies that connect gum disease with premature births. The infection and bacteria caused by gum disease can end up affecting the development of an unborn child. Unfortunately, there are certain dental procedures that should not be done on pregnant women, so it is really important for women in childbearing years to be on top of their dental health. Women in this group are responsible for not only their own overall health, but also that of their unborn child, so they would be wise to maintain good dental hygiene for their own health and that of their unborn baby.

On a more basic level, good oral health means less pain from tooth decay and gum irritation. It also means fewer stressful trips to the dentist s office. Everybody s overall health would be better off without these situations!

Being committed to good oral health also includes good nutrition. Strong teeth and bones need an adequate supply of calcium. Healthy teeth and gums also need a very amount of sugary foods, snacks, and sodas. If a person is taking care of their nutritional needs, they will have a healthy mouth and body.

People who develop and maintain good oral hygiene habits are likely to have good overall hygiene habits that affect their general health as well. If a person is in the bathroom brushing and flossing at least twice a day, they are likely to be washing their hands and face more often as well. Simply washing and cleaning the body helps to avoid different germs and bacteria contracted throughout daily life.

So do something great for your overall health by brushing and flossing every day and having regular visits to the dentist s office. Keeping good oral health will do wonders for overall health.

Dr. J.D. Murray, DDS, is a leader in Atlanta cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Murray is highly experienced in Smile Makeovers, Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry.

To get more information on how Dr. Murray can give you a brilliant smile visit the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center or call (404) 349-7889.

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