{"id":46,"date":"2021-02-04T00:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T00:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2021-03-04T00:50:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T00:50:32","slug":"dental-cleaning-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/04\/dental-cleaning-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Regular Teeth Cleanings Benefit Your Overall Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/04\/dental-cleaning-overall-health\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Patient_at_dentist_3__1600292740_11025.jpg\" alt=\"Patient at dental cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-47\" width=\"312\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Patient_at_dentist_3__1600292740_11025.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Patient_at_dentist_3__1600292740_11025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Patient_at_dentist_3__1600292740_11025-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As great as you are at brushing and flossing your teeth at\nhome, you aren\u2019t going to be able to leave your teeth completely spotless. The\ntruth is that there are some areas of the mouth where even the most diligent brushers\ncannot reach with their toothbrush. This is why it is so important that you go\nin for regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">dental\ncleanings<\/a> twice a year. Continue reading to learn how a six-month cleaning\ncan benefit both your oral and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevents Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a\npreventable condition that is very common. In fact, approximately half of all\nAmerican adults who are over the age of 30 are suffering from it at one stage\nor another. This is usually caused by a buildup of plaque and tartar around the\nteeth. This causes swelling and bleeding when you brush and floss your teeth.\nWhen you go to the dentist regularly for cleanings, they will clear away this\nplaque in order to prevent this infection of the gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Likelihood of Heart Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to harming your smile, harmful bacteria from the\nmouth can find its way into the bloodstream. This can increase your risk of\nexperiencing a stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular events. Regular\ncleanings help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria and improve blood\nvessel function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevents Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes and gum disease are both conditions that make each\nother worse. For instance, if you have periodontal disease or another infection\nin the body, it can be more difficult for you to regulate your blood sugar if\nyou are diabetic. When you have diabetes, it is harder to keep infections under\ncontrol throughout the body. Ultimately, seeing your dentist for regular visits\ncan help to prevent the onset of an infection of the gum tissue, therefore\nreducing your risk for diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevents Premature Birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women who have gum disease are more likely to\nexperience an early labor, and their child is at higher risk for having a lower\nbirth weight. Because of fluctuating hormones, pregnant women are actually more\nlikely to develop gingivitis. It is especially important for expectant mothers\nto take steps in order to keep their smile healthy throughout their pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decrease Rate of Dementia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are living with dementia tend to decline six\ntimes faster when they have gum disease as opposed to healthy gum tissue. This\nis because periodontal bacteria can increase inflammation throughout the body. Researchers\nbelieve that by maintaining excellent dental health, dementia will make a less\nsignificant impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, not just for\nyour appearance, but also for your overall health. By seeing your dentist for\nregular checkups, you could even prolong your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/dr-john-kuan.html\">Dr.\nJohn Kuan<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of the Pacific\nSchool of Dentistry in San Francisco and is committed to completing continuing education\ncourses in order to keep his knowledge and skills sharp. To learn more about\nregular dental cleanings and checkups or to schedule an appointment at his\noffice in Royse City, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (469)\n723-4000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As great as you are at brushing and flossing your teeth at home, you aren\u2019t going to be able to leave your teeth completely spotless. The truth is that there are some areas of the mouth where even the most diligent brushers cannot reach with their toothbrush. This is why it is so important that you go in for regular dental cleanings twice a year. 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