Dental health: the mouth as a source of body diseases
The mouth and nose are the two main ways diseases enter our bodies. Proper oral care helps us prevent other diseases, as oral health is closely related to overall health.
More than 3.5 billion people today suffer from untreated oral diseases. According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, the prevalence of caries, periodontal disease and tooth loss has not changed in recent years at 45%. This is higher than any other noncommunicable disease.
Oral health is closely related to overall health. Today, every second person suffers from gingivitis, and every third - from periodontitis. The latter is a serious gum disease that, if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
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People with severe periodontitis are 2 times more likely to have a myocardial infarction and more than 4 times more likely to have vascular disease. According to the latest European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, periodontitis is already a risk factor.
Prevention is a key factor in preventing the development of oral problems that eventually lead to health problems. In this sense, proper and thorough oral hygiene is the first (and necessary) step.
To do this, always use a toothbrush and interdental appliances, as well as toothpaste and mouthwash with active substances specific to each type of oral cavity.