Series: Do Dental Problems Affect the Rest of the Body?
Your mouth is external to the body and teems with bacteria — mostly harmless. But your mouth is the opening to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease.
Normally the body’s natural defences and good oral health care, such as daily cleaning and flossing, keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might cause oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with a severe form of gum disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some diseases. And certain diseases, such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS can lower the body’s resistance to infection, making oral health problems more severe.
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