Sick teeth lead to diseases of the kidneys, heart, liver
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Nevertheless, over time, in the absence of proper care and the influence of many other factors, it begins to collapse.
Dental health is often affected by diseases of the nervous, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. In the case of their presence, tooth enamel, and bone tissue that surrounds and holds the teeth are more actively destroyed.
At the same time, a large number of diseased teeth, foci of inflammation in the tissues around the teeth can cause kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease. Tooth loss leads to a lack of normal masticatory function, which is one of the important stages of digestion, which often provokes an exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
This is a vicious circle, where many diseases can provoke dental disease, and diseased teeth in turn can lead to severe diseases of the internal organs. Proper oral care and timely dental care can break it.
The first signs of dental disease appear mainly in the cold season
According to experts, dental diseases often worsen in the cold season. Due to untimely rehabilitation of the oral cavity, negative cold factor, and frequent infectious diseases, all chronic diseases of the teeth and tissues surrounding the teeth tend to progress. That is, diseases that were asymptomatic and the existence of which the patient did not guess, begin to bother and manifest themselves in the form of acute pain, swelling, or various rashes on the oral mucosa. In this case, you should not procrastinate and self-medicate. It is necessary to immediately seek specialized help from a dentist.
Fundamentals of prevention of dental diseases
Prevention of dental disease should begin in the first year of life. These include preventive examinations, timely treatment, hygiene, consumption of sufficient calcium, vitamin D, as well as restrictions on the consumption of sweets.
Currently, the average American consumes only 50% of daily calcium needs, while another 30% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, which contributes to the absorption of calcium intake. Therefore, the normal condition of the teeth requires a proper supply of calcium and vitamin D.
The dentists also advise limiting the consumption of sweets, which are one of the biggest enemies of dental health.
For proper prevention, you need to perform preventive examinations at the dentist. It is important to remember that the treatment and prevention of gum disease are most effective in the early stages, at the first signs of the disease.
Therefore, even a healthy person should visit the dentist at least once a year. A visit to a specialist is also mandatory to monitor the condition of the oral cavity in terms of tumor development. There are many diseases of the oral mucosa that occur slowly and do not cause pain or other troubles but tend to degenerate into malignant tumors. Timely detection and treatment will help save not only health but also human life.
And, of course, the basis of strong and healthy teeth is the observance of oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Remember, if you keep your teeth strong, you will ensure the health of the whole body.
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