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<p class="DGspeakableP1">Complete health has revolutionized the way dentists and physicians care for their patients, addressing the link between oral and systemic health. The mouth is the leading entryway for bacteria to make their way through the body systems' various tracts. Complete health dentists view their patients as not just a mouth but a whole body, working to achieve overall wellness.</p>
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<p>A number of oral health conditions stem from habit and behavior. The leading causes of many oral concerns are smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor nutrition, and inadequate brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Genetics also plays a role in oral health conditions, ranging from hereditary traits to behaviors during pregnancy.</p>
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<p>Minor dental concerns, such as cavities and caries, often stem from genes or women who had untreated cavities or caries during pregnancy. However, severe oral conditions, such as gum disease or oral cancer, are often combinations of genes and behavior and worsen through improper hygienic habits. It is possible to diagnose the majority of oral conditions at a young age through preventative treatments that combat disease and decay at the root. The most crucial step in preventing oral and systemic health concerns is a good oral hygiene routine.</p>
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<p>A part of living a healthy, balanced life is diet, nutrition, exercise, and hygiene. A good oral hygiene routine entails proper brushing twice a day, flossing and rinsing daily, consistent six-month dental checkups and cleanings, replacing toothbrushes every three months, and avoiding sugary foods and beverages.</p>
<p><a title="Read more about Wellness Programs" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/wellness-programs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Diseases-Linked-to-Dental-Health">A wellness plan</a> is a program designed to improve health and fitness, usually offered by employers and insurance companies. A wellness plan encompasses all health concerns (mental, physical, and emotional) for full-body wellness. They incorporate oral health, general health, and mental health concerns into a systemic chain that combats conditions simultaneously.</p>
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<p>Poor oral health increases the risk of bacteria and infection entering the bloodstream, particularly affecting patients with artificial heart valves. The <a title="Read more about Mayo Clinic" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Diseases-Linked-to-Dental-Health">Mayo Clinic</a> found that "heart disease, clogged arteries, and stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause." Periodontal disease, a severe form of gum disease, is associated with an increased risk of developing a heart condition.</p>
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<p>The gastrointestinal system is primarily affected by oral health despite having a greater bacterial density than the oral cavity. The <a title="Read more about Can oral bacteria affect the microbiome of the gut" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6427756/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Diseases-Linked-to-Dental-Health">Journal of Oral Microbiology</a> study concluded that "severe diseases and genetic susceptibility of the host may promote ectopic colonization of oral bacteria." The intestinal tract is a leading pathway for microbes and bacteria to enter the gut and many other body systems. Good oral hygiene, periodontal therapy, prebiotics, and probiotics may reduce oral bacteria in gastrointestinal disorders.</p>
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<p>Immunodeficiencies refer to over three-hundred diseases that affect the body’s defense or immune systems, such as HIV/AIDS and Down syndrome. Many of these diseases are primarily genetic, but malnutrition and poor oral hygiene play a major role. <a title="Read more about PERIODONTAL AND OTHER ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY DISEASES" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5352551/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Diseases-Linked-to-Dental-Health">The National Institutes of Health</a> found that "bacterial plaque related periodontal diseases seem particularly sensitive to primary deficiencies in the innate immune system." Since an immunodeficient patient’s body defenses are weak, the immune system has difficulty fighting infections and bacteria that enter through the mouth.</p>
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<p>As bacteria enter the body through the oral cavity, various tracts lead to the womb and affect the fetus. According to the <a title="Read more about Matern Child Health Journal" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4561173/#:~:text=Untreated%20dental%20disease%20can%20lead,maternal%20oral%20infection%20%5B6%5D." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Diseases-Linked-to-Dental-Health">Matern Child Health Journal</a>, "Untreated dental disease can lead to infection and inflammation, which have been implicated as significant contributors to preterm birth." In essence, the fetus does attain an inflammatory response to maternal oral infection.</p>
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<dd>Inflammation is the redness, swelling, and pain that is a part of the body’s natural response to protect itself from infection, toxins, or injury.</dd>
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<dd>Periodontal disease is a serious inflammation of the gingival tissues and the periodontal membrane of the teeth that causes pain and helps form deeper gingival sulcus.</dd>
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