{"id":196,"date":"2020-09-28T16:45:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T16:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2020-09-28T16:48:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T16:48:36","slug":"you-cant-truly-be-healthy-without-healthy-teeth-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/28\/you-cant-truly-be-healthy-without-healthy-teeth-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Truly Be Healthy Without Healthy Teeth &#038; Gums!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/28\/you-cant-truly-be-healthy-without-healthy-teeth-gums\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthy-teeth-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthy-teeth-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthy-teeth-1-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey smile fans! Your smile team is here to bring you the facts about what can happen if you neglect your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the condition of your mouth can reflect the condition of your body, chances are as your Oral Health caretakers, we may be the first to see signs of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/oral-health.html\">health risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Dental visits should never replace the care of your general physician in any way. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">regular six-month dental exams<\/a> are an important part of your overall healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inflamed Gums Give Bacteria an Open Door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many studies show now that neglecting your dental hygiene may be damaging to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">overall health<\/a>.&nbsp; Chronic bad breath and gums that are bleeding, tender, swollen or recessed are all signs of an infection. If untreated, a bacterial infection in your gums can progress to attack the ligaments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/dental-implants.html\">bone<\/a> surrounding your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deeper pockets from between your teeth and gums, allowing more bacteria to grow. This stage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">periodontitis<\/a>, is the most advanced form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">gum disease<\/a>, and the most damaging to your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help Keep Harmful Bacteria Out of Your Bloodstream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the toxins from bacteria continue to inflame your gums and jawbone, easy passage into your bloodstream is created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vital organs, including your heart and lungs can be seriously damaged in the process. With regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental cleanings<\/a> and good oral hygiene, you can <strong>eliminate <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\"><strong>gum disease<\/strong><\/a><strong>, improve your oral and overall health, and possibly live longer!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call or book your appointment with us <a href=\"https:\/\/bookit.dentrixascend.com\/v1\/view\/organization\/3186\/index.html?mode=externalLink#\/perspectives\/3\"><strong>TODAY<\/strong><\/a> so we can help you improve your dental and overall experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. Hey smile fans! Your smile team is here to bring you the facts about what can happen if you neglect your dental health. 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