Some
people generally avoid going to the dentist out of fear or laziness. Many of
those who skip appointments, however, are unaware of how dental treatments will
benefit the patient’s oral health. Scheduling a regular appointment with your
dentist could help you identify if you are at risk of these life threatening conditions.
A common
mouth-related problem you are likely to chalk off is halitosis. Usually,
it’s common to blame bad breath on ingredients like onions and garlics in your
food, but in some cases, halitosis could be caused by underlying issues in the
gastrointestinal tract which, if left untreated, could affect your kidneys or
liver.
Also,
researchers have linked the bacteria causing gum infection to possibly lead to
a higher risk of heart attack, lung disease and stroke. It’s almost like
suffering the same complications faced by a regular cigarette smoker.
Likewise,
you may have heard of the relationship between severe gum disease and diabetes.
Emerging research suggests that this is a two-way street because serious gum
infections like periodontitis may possibly affect blood glucose control and
enhance the progression rate of diabetes. A study published by New York
University raises suggestions that a visit to a dentist should also include
testing for diabetes.
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