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Mar 2012
6th
 

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

It is a well-known fact that healthy gums are vital for a healthy mouth. It is also becoming more and more evident that having a healthy mouth is vital for overall health. For example, did you know that the following conditions may be caused or made worse by poor dental health:

1. Heart disease

2. Stroke

3. Diabetes

4. Giving birth to a low birth weight or premature baby

5. Respiratory disease

Visiting the dentist and dental hygienist on a regular basis will minimise the risk of gum disease and its associated problems. Dental hygiene requires dedicated attention. A simple 5-minute scale is not good enough. Thorough removal of plaque bacteria above and below the gum line is required. This should take at least 30 minutes and is longer for more advanced disease. Gum disease never goes away and must be stabilised for life. Developing a relationship with your dentist and dental hygienist, who understand your needs, will lead to healthy gums for life and a healthy body.
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