{"id":455,"date":"2014-07-24T07:23:39","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T07:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=455"},"modified":"2026-09-09T02:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T02:38:18","slug":"connection-oral-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/connection-oral-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Oral and Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Medical-Checkup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Medical-Checkup-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"health and wellbeing\" class=\"wp-image-456\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Medical-Checkup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Medical-Checkup.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would it surprise you to learn that there\u2019s a connection between your oral and overall health? We tend to think that what happens with our mouths is separate from what happens with our total health and well-being, but it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Health Problems Can Occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical studies have shown that there\u2019s a link between a common oral health problem like gum disease and a range of health problems in the rest of the body. These health problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-term birth or low birth weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Gum Disease Increase Your Risk of Overall Health Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how does gum disease increase your vulnerability to these conditions? It may be a result of bacteria entering the bloodstream via the pockets between the teeth and gums. Once bacteria gain access to the bloodstream, they can travel to the heart and all around the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect your oral and overall well-being, make sure that you\u2019re brushing and flossing on a daily basis. You should also visit <b>Westside Dental Associates<\/b> twice a year for checkups and dental cleanings. By committing to a healthy smile, you can protect your smile and support your total well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates to schedule your next appointment with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">Dr. Latner<\/a>. We\u2019re happy to serve patients from <b>Los Angeles<\/b>, <b>Brentwood<\/b>, <b>Santa Monica<\/b>, <b>Venice<\/b>, <b>Beverly Hills<\/b>, <b>Marina del Rey<\/b>, <b>Rancho Park<\/b>, <b>Mar Vista<\/b>, <b>West LA<\/b>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Would it surprise you to learn that there\u2019s a connection between your oral and overall health? We tend to think that what happens with our mouths is separate from what happens with our total health and well-being, but it\u2019s not. What Health Problems Can Occur? Medical studies have shown that there\u2019s a link between a common oral health problem like gum disease and a range of health problems in the rest of the body. These health problems include: &nbsp; How Does Gum Disease Increase Your Risk of Overall Health Problems? But how does gum disease increase your vulnerability to these conditions? 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