Headache or back pain, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer have a close link with the mouth. Explanations.
- The mouth is a reflection of the body: caring for it means taking care of its health and well-being.
- Daily hygiene and regular visits to a dentist help maintain oral health
Saturday March 20 is World Oral Health Day, an opportunity for the association Dentéon Health to recall the close link between a healthy mouth and a healthy body.
Bacteria present between the gum and the teeth
Indeed, many pathologies are reflected in our mouth. Thus certain lumbar pains, headaches but also pathologies such as diabetes (in particular type 2 diabetes), Alzheimer’s disease, certain heart diseases or even certain cancers have a close link with our teeth.
“The bacteria present between the gums and the teeth pass through the vessels of the gums. These same bacteria spread through the blood to other parts of the body and thus expose, over time, to a certain risk of problems of health. That’s why regular dental care means that our mouths and our bodies will be healthier”, insists Dr. Edmond Binhas, dental surgeon and founder of Dentéon Health.
Two scalings per year reduce the risk of heart attack by 150%
Dr. Edmond Binhas also specifies that two descalings per year reduce the risk of heart attack by 150% in a person suffering from a heart condition. The mouth is therefore a reflection of the body, and caring for it means taking care of its health and well-being.
To preserve your overall health, here are some oral tips:
– Brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes.
– Floss or brush at least once a day to remove bacteria and plaque between teeth (preferably after the last meal of the day).
– Visit your dental surgeon regularly as a preventive measure and without waiting for pain.
– Limit sugary snacks, carbonated drinks, as well as certain diet drinks rich in acid.
– Inform his dental surgeon of any change in his general health.
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