200+ reasons to maintain a healthy smile<\/p>\n
When your parents encouraged you to brush and floss, you may<\/p>\n
have thought that they were just helping to ensure your healthy<\/p>\n
smile. But they were doing much more than that.<\/p>\n
Today we have a better understanding of just how important<\/p>\n
oral hygiene is to your <\/span><\/span>overall <\/span><\/span><\/i>health. Scientists believe that gum<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n disease may be linked to <\/span><\/span>over 200 other diseases<\/span><\/span><\/i>, including lifethreatening<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ones.<\/p>\n Cancer: <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span>Breast, mouth, throat, kidney, pancreatic, and brain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n cancers have all been linked to gum disease.<\/p>\n Heart Disease: <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span>Gum disease has been shown to increase<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n instances of heart attack and stroke.<\/p>\n Diabetes: <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span>Insulin sensitivity can be affected by gum disease and<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n lead to unhealthy blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n Lung Disease: <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span>Plaque bacteria may cause infection or aggravate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n pre-existing conditions.<\/p>\n For many years, it was believed that bacteria was the only factor<\/p>\n that linked periodontal disease to other infections, but more recent<\/p>\n studies also suggest that gum inflammation may be the link to<\/p>\n chronic inflammatory conditions including cardiovascular disease,<\/p>\n diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n If you have a family history of an inflammatory condition, or<\/p>\n have been diagnosed with one, it\u2019s important to consult with both a<\/p>\n general physician and a dental health professional to help monitor<\/p>\n and manage your overall health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Florham park family cosmetic dental office proudly serve Florham park, Madison, Chatham, Summit and East Hangover NJ<\/p>\n 205 ridgedale Ave<\/p>\n Florham Park NJ 07932<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 200+ reasons to maintain a healthy smile When your parents encouraged you to brush and floss, you may have thought that they were just helping to ensure your healthy smile. But they were doing much more than that. Today we have a better understanding of just how important oral hygiene is to your overall health. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n