{"id":171,"date":"2019-09-29T19:22:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-29T19:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2019-10-11T19:24:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T19:24:47","slug":"dentist-explains-why-its-important-to-visit-the-dentist-regularly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/dentist-explains-why-its-important-to-visit-the-dentist-regularly\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral and Overall Health: Learn How They\u2019re Connected and What It Means for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your mouth and body are more connected than you think. Everything\nyou consume passes along your teeth, gums, tongue, and throat before it reaches\nyour stomach and begins working in either positive or negative ways along the\nway. Should problems occur within your oral cavity, you\u2019ll more than likely\nbegin to experience other health-related issues, many of which can lead to\nserious complications. To prevent this type of snowball effect, hear from a dentist<\/a>\nwho will discuss the importance of regular dental checkups and cleanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ways Your Mouth Negatively Impacts Your Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each day, dentists see patients with a variety of dental issues.\nFrom tooth decay and cavities to gum disease and misaligned bites, the problems\nare endless. Whether it is swollen and bleeding gums or infected dental pulp\nthat results in a root canal, every situation that requires dental work can\nnegatively impact your overall health if left untreated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When infection and inflammation enter the bloodstream, it\ncan travel to various areas of the body and begin to wreak havoc. Gum disease\nis one of the most common dental problems that can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n