There’s a mutualistic relationship between oral health and overall wellness. Diseases linked to dental health are often silent diseases. The mouth provides an optimal environment for bacteria to thrive. Most are harmless, but if it’s unchecked, the bacteria might multiply and spread to other parts of the body, causing problems to overall well-being.
At Oral Health Associates, it’s no surprise that we care deeply about the well-being of your oral health. Our Green Bay dentistry office is passionately dedicated to providing dental care for the entire family. While our goal revolves around helping you achieve your healthiest, brightest smile, we’re very aware that our part in your oral health also lends itself to a larger role in your overall well-being.
How Oral Health and Overall Health Are Connected
Your mouth provides a unique window of insight into your full-body health and goes hand-in-hand with your overall well-being in a variety of ways.
- The Gateway To Your Body: Your mouth is not a standalone entity to the rest of you, so it makes sense that it’s highly connected to the rest of your health. The mouth is a vital part of your everyday life and has a direct path to the rest of your body. It’s also the ideal environment for bacteria to hang out and grow. There are always bacteria present in the mouth, but most can be harmless. However, if oral hygiene is dismissed that is where the problems can come in. Uncontrolled bacteria in the mouth can cause not only tooth decay and gum disease, it can cause long-term health problems throughout the body. Excessive bacteria and inflammation can make their way through the mouth and into the bloodstream, contributing to cardiovascular disease, pregnancy complications, pneumonia, endocarditis, diabetes and more. Regular dental care can help prevent extensive oral problems and limit the risk associated with full-body diseases.
- An Assessment of Health: Not only can your mouth link to your body in terms of causing disease, but it can also alert medical professionals to problems already existing within your body. The condition of your mouth – including teeth and gums – can highlight signs of vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and other systemic diseases. This can show up as mouth ulcers, inflammation, dry mouth, and other changes that only a dental professional might recognize as a red flag.
- A Connection To Others: While the physical components of quality oral health are important, so too are the mental and social aspects. Our mouths serve as a tool for so many day-to-day interactions, from communication to meals. Having poor oral health can lead to trouble eating, sleeping, and speaking – all vital to overall wellness. We use our mouths socially and professionally, so issues that cause problems communicating effectively can have far-reaching implications. Additionally, living with oral health problems that are visible can cause a dip in self-esteem, impacting our social relationships, our confidence in the workplace, and, unfortunately, how others view us. Taking care of your oral health will guarantee a more aesthetically pleasing, better-functioning mouth that will allow you to better enjoy the basics of human interaction.
- How The Short-Term Impacts The Long Term: It’s easy to push off oral health, opting instead to only seek out a dental professional when something feels wrong. However, holding yourself to a routine that includes frequent dental exams and cleanings will lend itself to better health overall. Our Oral Health Associates dentists will be able to monitor your teeth and mouth, bringing to light potential problem areas as they arise instead of after they have shown up. This can allow you to correct, investigate systemic health concerns, and create a better quality of life for yourself.
Take Control of Your Oral Health with Oral Health Associates
Take control of your overall health by staying on top of your oral health. Serving Green Bay and the surrounding areas, our team at Oral Health Associates makes that easier by providing care for all members of your family from infants, and kids to adults. Whether you’re looking for preventative care, full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic improvement, or anything in between, our dentists have the skills and knowledge to make it happen.
Nothing speaks louder than experiencing positive results for yourself and demonstrating the great value of visiting the Green Bay dental office. View the before and after dental treatment results. Contact us at 920.437.3376 or request an appointment to take charge of your oral health today!
