YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND DENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION

Many people would be surprised to hear that your medications can affect your cavity risk. Another common myth is that a medical condition has no connection to gum disease. The reality is your overall health is directly connected to your dental health and vice versa. Two concerns with dental health are dry mouth and gum disease. Numerous medications are prescribed to treat physical conditions that can cause dry mouth which can increase the risk for cavities. Certain diagnoses such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and osteoporosis can increase the severity of gum disease. Gum disease can also hurt our physical health, increasing our risks for various diseases. Our goal at Kalina Dental is to identify any barriers to dental health success and help to overcome the complications of these conditions.

For more information visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475