{"id":577,"date":"2019-04-07T11:11:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T11:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:52:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:52:05","slug":"dentist-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/07\/dentist-3\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist Discusses Why You Need Healthy Gums To Have a Healthy Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmilingMany people are aware of the impact of diabetes or heart disease, but don\u2019t hear about the effects of gum disease as much. While you may think of your gums as somewhat unimportant, gum disease can have serious consequences to your teeth and <\/em>overall health. Below, you\u2019ll learn more about this common condition and how a dentist can help prevent, diagnose, and treat it. With this information, you can maintain your smile and improve your health at the same time!<\/p>\n

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Your Gums Are Just As Important As Your Teeth<\/h2>\n

Good oral health depends on strong, cavity-free teeth. But teeth depend on the gums and underlying bone to support them and keep them in place. Gum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss because it damages these supportive structures.<\/p>\n

If left untreated, gum disease can eventually cause the teeth to become loose and fall out over time.<\/p>\n

The Mouth-Body Connection<\/h2>\n

Your mouth and body are connected, so it makes sense that gum disease can negatively impact your general health.<\/p>\n

Many studies have been done in recent years and researchers believe that chronically inflamed gums lead to inflammation in the rest of the body, including the brain and the heart.<\/p>\n

In turn, this systemic inflammation increases the risk of:<\/p>\n