Bacteria in the mouth multiply, how does it affect your body's health?

Bacterial growth in the mouth is a factor affecting health and has the risk of exacerbating some diseases such as tooth decay, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease... So practice good hygiene daily dental care. In case of dental disease in general and periodontal disease in particular, please see a doctor and get timely treatment so as not to affect your health.

Bacteria in the mouth may not be able to see them, feel them or taste them, but the mouth is home to all the microorganisms. Although most of these tiny oral bacteria do no harm to the body, there are a few species that can affect our health and need to be controlled with a healthy diet, practice of care. Take good care of your teeth and visit your dentist regularly.

There are more than 700 different types of bacteria detected in the human mouth. However, in most people there are only 34 to 72 different types. Most of these bacteria appear to be harmless when it comes to human health. Others, also known as probiotics, are bacteria that can aid in the digestion of food, or others that can protect teeth and gums. But there are also some bacteria that are not beneficial to humans, such as those that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
There are two most common types of harmful bacteria:
Streptococcus mutans : Bacteria that live in the mouth and feed on the sugars and starches that we put into our bodies. This is the main cause of tooth decay in humans. Porphyromonas gingivalis is not normally present in the mouth of healthy people, but when it does, it has been strongly linked to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a serious and progressive disease that affects the tissues and alveolar bone that support the teeth. It can cause severe toothache and can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Although bacteria in the mouth are mostly harmless, because the mouth is the way to enter the digestive and respiratory tracts and some of these bacteria can cause illness that affects health. Therefore, improper oral hygiene will lead to oral infections such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Bacteria in the mouth and diabetes . This connection is possibly the strongest of all the connections between the mouth and the body. Inflammation that begins in the mouth seems to impair the body's ability to control blood sugar. People with diabetes often have difficulty using sugar because of a lack of insulin, the hormone that converts sugar into energy. When blood sugar is high, the conditions are ideal for infections to develop including gum infections. Bacteria in the mouth and heart disease. Although the reasons are not fully understood, it is clear that gum disease and heart disease often go hand in hand. Up to 91% of patients with heart disease have periodontitis. The two conditions have common risk factors, such as smoking, an unhealthy diet, and excess weight. And there are some studies that suspect periodontitis has a direct role in increasing the risk of heart disease. This may be because inflammation in the mouth causes inflammation in the blood vessels. Then blood flow to the body and to the rest of the body is restricted thereby increasing blood pressure. Bacteria in the mouth and pregnancy. Babies born too early or with low birth weight are more likely to have significant health problems including lung disease, heart disease, etc. Of the many factors that contribute to premature or low birth weight, researchers are looking at the possible role of gum disease. Infection and inflammation in general seem to interfere with fetal development while in the womb. Although men get periodontitis more often than women, hormonal changes during pregnancy may increase the risk in higher women. Bacteria in the mouth and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and periodontitis have one thing in common: bone loss. However, this association is still controversial. But one study found that women with osteoporosis develop gum disease more often than the general population. Bacteria in the mouth and some other diseases. Treatment of periodontal disease has been shown to reduce pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Or, periodontal disease can make pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse, possibly by increasing the amount of bacteria in the lungs.

Once a strain of oral bacteria is present, there is no possibility of eliminating it. Bacteria in the mouth can only be managed and controlled with good oral care. Brushing after meals and flossing at least once a day can remove food sources of harmful bacteria, and may prevent them from multiplying in the mouth. Antibacterial mouthwash can also be used to keep mouth flora and avoid bad breath.
Diet also plays a role in bacteria management. Avoiding sugary and starchy foods, especially when a toothbrush can't be used, helps inhibit bacterial growth.
Also, change your toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles are worn or worn. Also schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings. Avoid tobacco use. Contact your dentist as soon as an oral health problem arises.
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References: Mayoclinic.org; webmd.com
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