Oral health
Exploring the intricate relationship between oral health and overall health
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health
If you pay a little attention to the latest research, you can see that there is a strong and inescapable link between gum disease (also known as periodontitis) and cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke, there is not a lot of bacteria in the mouth, and if you don't take care of it, it can lead to inflammation, and if this inflammation enters the bloodstream without you noticing it, the consequences will be obvious, and it will probably lead to a hardening of our arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of problems with our heart. If this inflammation gets into the bloodstream without your attention, it's obvious what happens, it can cause our arteries to harden, which means atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of problems with the heart, and the heart is such an important part of the body, so think about the risk. Similarly, for diabetics, diabetes and oral health affect each other. A diabetic's immune function and circulation are already compromised because of the disease, so they are more likely to get gum disease. In turn, if gum disease isn't treated in a timely manner, it becomes more difficult to control blood sugar and complications from diabetes become more severe.
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Tips For Getting Free Dental Work
1. Be prepared to provide documentation of your income and place of residence.
Many free dental clinics require patients to provide proof of income and residence in order to qualify for services.
2. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Most free dental clinics require patients to make an appointment in advance.