Teeth
The mouth is the first defense system of the body to prevent various diseases in the body. However, a tendency to spread the importance of oral care in general health.
In addition, mouth breathing helps in taste perception, speech and aesthetically can affect the way we relate to other people, affecting our self-esteem.
Recent studies indicate that certain ailments that affect our overall health could be linked to diseases in the oral cavity.
A study conducted by researchers from the School of Public Health at Harvard, the University of San Juan and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reported that men who have developed periodontal disease (such as gingivitis) may have a 63% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to those without background.
Other studies suggest that there may be a link between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and heart disease, diabetes and cerebrovascular incidents, but more studies are still needed to understand the origin of this relationship and to develop more advanced products that can prevent the.
It is very important to let your dentist know that you suffer from a heart condition before any dental treatment, as you run the risk that some present in the mouth to enter the bloodstream and reaches the heart bacteria, causing inflammation of the tissues of heart valves and eventually death. This is called endocarditis.
Following the saying that says “prevention is better than cure”, we must emphasize strict adherence to routine oral hygiene using appropriate and of good quality.