THE RELATIONSHIP OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH TO OVERALL HEALTH

 

Name: Ananda Syalwa Desya Riyani

NIM   : 221051003

Class  : Gigi A

 

 

THE RELATIONSHIP OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH TO OVERALL HEALTH

 

 

Poor dental and oral health can give rise to various complications of harmful diseases. In other words, the teeth and mouth need to take precedence over their maintenance.

 

The oral cavity is one of the entrances of disease-causing bacteria to other parts of the body. Bacteria in the oral cavity can get into other organs and cause disease.

 

If your oral health is optimal, there are only a few bacteria that can enter the body and do not harm the body.

 

However, if the mouth and teeth are not in a clean and healthy condition, the number of bacteria that will enter the bloodstream can increase two to ten times.

 

Some other diseases that can occur as a result of poor dental and oral health include the following.

·       Gum diseases

Although mild, gum disease can worsen if not treated appropriately. Gum disease or periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss, infection and other complications.

·       Inflammation of the inside of the heart

Also called endocarditis, this disease arises due to the presence of bacteria in the mouth that are carried away by the bloodstream through the bleeding gums.

 

By regularly brushing your teeth and flossing, the number of bad bacteria in the mouth will remain under control. When you neglect to clean your teeth, bacteria will grow and cause disease.

 

This is certainly bad for people with weakened immune systems, such as people with diabetes or HIV/AIDS. These diseases can inhibit the body's resistance to fighting infections so that problems in the teeth and mouth get worse.