How Your General Health Affects Your Dental Health
Certain medical conditions can impact your teeth, gums, and oral health. Your general health affects your dental health.
Key takeaways:
- Pregnancy and diabetes can raise the risk of gum disease.
- Oral infections are more likely if you are receiving cancer treatment or a compromised immune system.
- Cognitive disorders can affect memory and the ability to carry out tasks like brushing teeth.
If you are pregnant or have a medical condition, remember to schedule regular appointments with your dentist.
"Increasing evidence is showing that conditions in the body can actually affect your smile, and vice versa."
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