Western GTA Convergence Centre

Oral Hygiene and Diseases

Dental problems are known to have connection with other health related conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and premature birth. Bleeding gums, red gums and swollen gums are the usual signs of having periodontal disease, and this problem is so common that it is affecting four in every five adults.

There are many reasons that might cause gum disease. This Includes medications, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, smoking and genetic factors. The main concern of having periodontal disease is the increase risk of being attack by high levels of germs and bacteria. Once the gum has been infected, it will start receding and the teeth will become loose and fall after some time.

Severe oral disease are very likely to also trigger problems in other parts of our body, mainly due to the blood flow in our cardiovascular system. Bacteria that gets into the blood will cause blood clots and harm vessels, thus causing problems like stroke and heart disease.

Pregnant women with periodontal disease may have much higher risk of premature birth. In fact, hormones in an expectant mother is causing them to be more vulnerable to gum disease. Therefore doctors will advise these patients to keep their mouth clean for the sake of their own health as well as for the baby.

As for diabetics, their health conditions will be getting worst if they are to develop periodontal disease. Diabetes is causing their blood vessels to work less efficiently and prone to infections, so they have to manage their diet and oral hygiene more strictly. Always keep your mouth clean by regularly brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist to prevent gum disease. Use only soft and gentle bristle toothbrush. Electric toothbrush is capable of giving better result for people who do not pay much attention on brushing. Even if we happen to get an oral disease one day, it can be easily treatable because of our good oral hygiene.