{"id":51,"date":"2019-05-16T13:59:41","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T13:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2019-06-16T14:04:55","modified_gmt":"2019-06-16T14:04:55","slug":"dentist-in-midlothian-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/16\/dentist-in-midlothian-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Midlothian Says Oral Health\u2019s More Important Than Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanIs it possible that the way you care for your teeth and gums could have an impact on your overall wellness? Your dentist in Midlothian says it certainly can. To simplify things, let\u2019s take a look at how what happens in your mouth has an effect on the rest of your body, and we\u2019ll also discuss ways you can prevent<\/a> any adverse health issues by simply being more proactive in your oral care efforts!<\/p>\n

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It all Starts with Bacteria<\/h2>\n

When you do something as simple as brushing your teeth, the back-and-forward movement of the toothbrush helps to agitate and remove leftover particles that cling to the enamel, so they can be flushed from the mouth. While this may seem like it\u2019s just a habitual routine, it\u2019s actually integral in your overall health. That\u2019s because if those food particles had been left undisturbed, they would have eventually attracted bacteria that are always looking for rotting food to feed on.<\/p>\n

This spells bad news for your teeth because as bacteria feed, they release caustic fluids that eat away at the hard enamel that lay on the outside. Over time, the decay can become more acute and travel to the inner areas of the tooth as the bacteria make their way to the gums.<\/p>\n

The Gums as the Bridge of Health<\/h2>\n

Your gums could be considered the bridge or barrier of health because the blood that permeates them will eventually circulate throughout the body. That means all the plaque and inflammation that has been caused by bacteria accumulation can also be transported throughout the body, which can lead to the following serious health problems:<\/p>\n