Mouth Body Connection
Did You Know?A Healthy Mouth Can Extend Your Life!
Good oral hygiene with regular dental visits can help prevent serious health conditions such as these:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Research shows those with chronic gum disease for more than 10 years have a 70% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
— ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH & THERAPY
Stroke
People with gum disease are 3x as likely to die from a stroke.
— MAYO CLINIC
respiratory disease
Poor oral hygiene can increase the risk for pneumonia & respiratory infections.
— JOURNAL OF AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
HEART DISEASE
People with gum disease are 2x more likely to die from a heart attack.
— MAYO CLINIC
OBESITY
Being obese significantly increases the risk of periodontal disease.
— INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH
sexual & reproductive
Gum disease has been linked to pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, fertility issues, and erectile dysfunction.
— FIGHTGUMDISEASE.COM
Cancer
Men and women with a history of gum disease are 14% more likely to develop cancer than those with healthy gums.
— PERIO.ORG
DIABETES
Diabetes & bleeding gums increase your risk of premature death by 400-700%.
— AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH
osteoporosis
Studies show a significant connection between periodontal disease and osteoporosis, especially in women.
— AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH
rheumatoid arthritis
Research has found an association between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
— AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS