{"id":24567,"date":"2022-07-12T09:05:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T03:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=24567"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:11:04","slug":"does-dental-treatment-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/does-dental-treatment-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Does dental treatment affect your health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The mouth is a small but important part of the body. It\u2019s also a weird one. What other part of the body has its own special cleaning routine, with its own special toothbrush and toothpaste? The mouth houses more than just our pearly whites; it also houses a network of blood vessels and nerves that can impact our overall health. Let\u2019s take a look at some surprising benefits of dental care, and explore all the ways that dental treatment can positively impact your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dental Care helps you maintain a Healthy Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a connection between oral health<\/a> and weight gain. When you have gum disease, it can cause an increase in bacteria in the bloodstream. This bacteria can be metabolized into fats and proteins. If this is the case for you, your weight gain could be due to an overgrowth of bacteria in your mouth. It\u2019s important to be aware of this connection so that you can avoid future weight gain.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dental care can help you maintain a healthy weight by keeping your mouth clean so that you don\u2019t gain more weight than you need to. How? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First<\/strong>, a clean mouth helps prevent weight gain by preventing bacteria from growing. So, if your mouth is clean, you\u2019ll have less bacteria in your bloodstream, making it less likely that you\u2019ll gain unnecessary weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second<\/strong>, a clean mouth can reduce your cravings for sugary snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Care improves Cardio-Respiratory Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bad oral hygiene can negatively impact your heart and lungs. When bacteria in the mouth get distributed into the bloodstream, it can lead to an increase in cholesterol and triglycerides levels. This can lead to atherosclerosis, or the thickening of the arteries caused by plaque buildup, which is also known as cardiovascular disease. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Diseases of the heart and lungs<\/strong> are the leading cause of death in the U.S., so it\u2019s important for people to stay on top of their dental care to avoid exacerbating any existing conditions. If you already have any heart or lung diseases, you should speak with a dental professional to see how you can improve your oral hygiene<\/a> routine. If you have high cholesterol, you can also take medication to lower your cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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