Dr Dental – Good Teeth Equals Good Health
Did you know that by having good dental hygiene, you can greatly reduce your risk of getting cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, and other dental problems. Yet that is not all by having good oral hygiene you can also reduce your risk of secondary problems caused by poor oral health. Some health problems that may be linked to poor oral health are:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Osteoporosis
- Respiratory disease
- Cancer
Even premature birth and low birth weight was also be linked to poor oral health. You should continue to practice or adopt good preventive oral health if you are pregnant. This includes visiting your dentist for routine checkups during your pregnancy.