1. Are These Oral Health Indicators Warning You?
There are some dental standards and beauty references when having a beautiful smile nowadays. But the key to attaining dental oral health is to be proactive and educated about it.
According to the US surgeon general, 80 percent of the adult population has some form of gum disease. Therefore, the chances of being diagnosed with diabetes and/or having bleeding gums are rising deeper concerns. Periodontal disease is known to cause damage, weaken your immune system and alter blood sugar levels, leading to other diseases.
Some of the Risk Factors are:
- Lack of oral hygiene
- Smoking and nicotine
- Systemic diseases (diabetes, osteoporosis)
- Hereditary factors
Some of the Warning Signs:
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food.
- Sores in mouth
- Persistent bad breath
We should pay attention to the link between these risk factors and warning signs to closely monitor our oral health. Your existing condition does not limit you from finding a good dentist who can keep you knowledgeable about this topic.
