{"id":24,"date":"2015-10-26T22:03:58","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T22:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.laithdentistry.com\/?p=24"},"modified":"2017-05-04T21:53:06","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T21:53:06","slug":"san-antonio-dentist-oral-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/san-antonio-dentist-oral-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Dentist Stresses Oral, Overall Health Link"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000041685108_Small-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"San Antonio dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000041685108_Small-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000041685108_Small-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000041685108_Small.jpg 888w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019ve ever had a toothache, you know the pain doesn\u2019t stop in your mouth. In addition to the aching tooth, you might have a pounding headache, or maybe you feel lethargic at work. That\u2019s because the body is easily influenced by what\u2019s going on in your mouth, and vice versa &#8212; so it\u2019s crucial to maintain the health of both. Today, learn more about how your oral and overall health are linked from your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/our-team.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Antonio dentist.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keeping Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Body (And Vice Versa)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your oral health is inextricably linked to your overall health, and we see the evidence in our office all the time. The opposite is also true; certain bodily conditions can affect the mouth, too. In fact, the dentist is often the first one to recognize the problems in the mouth that indicate larger medical issues, meaning the patient can seek diagnosis and crucial treatment sooner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some conditions linked to oral health include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiovascular conditions: Recent studies suggest that gum disease sufferers are much more likely to suffer from problems with their heart health. That\u2019s because when the gums are infected, it\u2019s easier for bacteria to enter the bloodstream, which can have serious implications on the heart. Stroke, heart disease and other conditions can occur as a result.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Effects on pregnancy and birth: Gum disease has also been linked to premature birth and low birthweight. Additionally, hormonal changes during pregnancy can also cause a temporary gum condition we call pregnancy gingivitis. It should go away after the baby is born, but if left untreated can develop into something more serious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bone loss: The effects of gaps in a smile go beyond lower self-confidence. Missing teeth also cause bone loss in the jawbone, meaning the mouth will continue to deteriorate and change shape as time passes &#8212; resulting in even more tooth loss later on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diabetes: Because the condition seriously affects your body\u2019s ability to fight infection, diabetes sufferers are more likely to suffer from gum disease and other mouth infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alzheimer\u2019s Disease: Early tooth loss (before the age of 35) is an indicator of the disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Maintain Excellent Oral Health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are no secrets when it comes to how to remain in top oral health. Just remember three things: brush for two minutes, twice a day, floss once a day and visit your dentist every six months. These are crucial steps for fighting tooth decay &#8212; for the health of your mouth, and your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Request Your Appointment With the Dentist You Trust in 78254<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have questions about your oral health, or if it\u2019s been awhile since your last dental appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">request your appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with the doctors at Laith Family Dentistry today. We\u2019re proud to be the San Antonio, Helotes and Leon Valley dentist our neighbors can trust!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever had a toothache, you know the pain doesn\u2019t stop in your mouth. In addition to the aching tooth, you might have a pounding headache, or maybe you feel lethargic at work. 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