Reasons Why Oral Health Is Vital to Your Overall Health

Dr. Kevin Hogan • Oct 20, 2015

Research Ties Oral Health to Specific Diseases

There has been thorough research conducted linking poor oral health to systemic diseases. While you are not guaranteed to develop any of these diseases just because you do not brush your teeth or see your dentist, the risk of development dramatically increases. Health problems associated with poor oral health include:

  • Low Birth Weight
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Heart Disease
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pancreatic, Kidney, and Blood Cancers

Oral Health Is Important Before You Are Even Born

A crusade has begun to educate expectant mothers on the importance of oral health during gestation. Research has shown that a mother’s oral health directly affects that of her baby. Certain habits, such as drinking alcohol while pregnant, can also have a negative effect on the dental development of a fetus. Expecting mothers who take great care of their teeth can lower the risks of certain problems developing in their babies later.

Get Checked Today

It is not too late to start developing excellent oral health habits. Contact Dr. Kevin Hogan , your general dentist in Mount Pleasant, SC , to schedule a checkup today. Call us at (843) 216-0908.

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