{"id":125,"date":"2019-05-30T15:38:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2019-06-06T16:12:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T16:12:45","slug":"a-dentist-in-melbourne-discusses-the-link-between-your-oral-and-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/a-dentist-in-melbourne-discusses-the-link-between-your-oral-and-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist in Melbourne Discusses The Link Between Your Oral and Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/a-dentist-in-melbourne-discusses-the-link-between-your-oral-and-overall-health\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_191280554__1559835047_31878-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"person jogging and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_191280554__1559835047_31878-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_191280554__1559835047_31878-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_191280554__1559835047_31878.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you consider what makes a healthy person, you think about exercising and proper nutrition. The last thing you&rsquo;d consider would be your oral health and hygiene. Recent research has established a link between your oral hygiene and serious illnesses such as heart disease, respiratory problems, and Alzheimer&rsquo;s. Learn about the connection and how you can protect your overall health by visiting your dentist in Melbourne.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does The Research Say? <\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A collection of recent studies has established a link\nbetween the common oral health issue, gum disease, and your overall health.\nYour body has a massive microbiome that is home to an incalculable number of bacteria,\nsome bad, some helpful. When you brush and floss daily, you help control the\ngrowth of these. Without proper hygiene, these bacteria can grow and lead to\noral infections, decay, and gum disease. They can also release toxins that can\nget into your bloodstream and travel throughout your body.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, your mouth can become infested with bacteria even\nif you keep up with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/general-dentistry.html\">oral hygiene<\/a>.\nWhen you take medications like decongestants, antihistamines, and antidepressants,\nit can cause your mouth to become dry. Saliva is a vital component in rinsing\naway bacteria and food debris to prevent oral health issues. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Illnesses Are Linked To Gum Disease?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how are oral bacteria linked to serious illnesses? These\nharmful bacteria cause inflammation in your gums, and when they travel through\nyour bloodstream, they can also do the same in your heart and respiratory system.\nWith 1 in 2 American adults affected by gum disease, it&rsquo;s never been more\nimportant to protect yourself. Some health conditions that have been linked to your\nmouth include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart Disease<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Osteoporosis<\/li><li>Alzheimer&rsquo;s<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other conditions include respiratory problems like pneumonia, immune system disorders, and birth complications. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Protect Your Health?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By fortifying your oral health, you can protect your overall\nhealth. Practicing good oral hygiene is half the battle for preventing gum\ndisease. When you brush twice each day and floss, you regularly clear away\nharmful bacteria and plaque and tartar. Additionally, using an antibacterial\nmouth rinse can be a great way to remove lingering food particles.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting your dentist for your semi-annual checkups and\ncleanings is a vital part of identifying health problems early and treating\nthem successfully. Your dental professional can also help remove any plaque and\ntartar from those hard-to-reach places in your mouth that you can&rsquo;t get to with\na regular toothbrush. Protect your body by keeping up with your mouth. Get the\ngreen light on your oral health so you can feel confident and healthy. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Beverly Rose has been serving her community in Melbourne\nfor over two decades. She stays on top of the most recent advancements in her\nfield by being an active member of several professional associations. She has\nalso completed extensive post-graduate training in special techniques concerning\ncosmetic dentistry. With Dr. Rose, her patients don&rsquo;t have to choose between experience\nand knowledge because they get the best of both worlds! To get high-quality\ndental care, visit Exceptional dentistry&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 321-259-4666.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you consider what makes a healthy person, you think about exercising and proper nutrition. The last thing you\u2019d consider would be your oral health and hygiene. Recent research has established a link between your oral hygiene and serious illnesses such as heart disease, respiratory problems, and Alzheimer\u2019s. Learn about the connection and how you can protect your overall health by visiting your dentist in Melbourne. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/a-dentist-in-melbourne-discusses-the-link-between-your-oral-and-overall-health\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125\/revisions\/127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}