The mouth suffers from several diseases as a result of neglecting its hygiene, so tooth decay, mouth ulcers, gingivitis and even cancer are all health problems that threaten the oral area.
And at a time when half of the world’s population suffers from oral and dental diseases, according to estimates by the World Health Organization, they are in addition to that at risk of exacerbating this problem, and it may turn into serious diseases.. How is that?
According to estimates by the World Health Organization, half of the world’s population (3.58 billion people) suffer from oral and dental diseases. How can you prevent them?#Gulf_Week_for_mouth_and_dental_health pic.twitter.com/RMUs1EuXCX
– Gulf Health Council (@GHC_GCC) March 27, 2019
Diseases transmitted from neglected teeth to the rest of the body
The human mouth normally contains harmless bacteria, and while maintaining its cleanliness, these bacteria remain in a stable state, but if neglected, they turn into a harmful type, to attack initially the environment that contains them, which are, of course, the components of the mouth.
With the growth of its ferocity, it may leak into the bloodstream, spreading with it to the various organs of the body, infecting it as well with a number of diseases, and these include, according to the US National Center for Biotechnology Information, the following:
- Cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and acute bacterial myocarditis, are less likely to affect the heart valves and lining.
- Bacterial pneumonia that can develop to threaten the patient’s life, especially if he is elderly.
- Brain abscess
- Sinusitis
- skin ulcers
- Diabetic osteitis
- Inflammatory bowel
- iritis
- Increased risk of diabetes
And if these diseases are related to the exacerbation of oral and dental problems, then there are groups that are most susceptible to infection, as they often suffer from oral diseases.
Categories most vulnerable to oral and dental problems
The Saudi Ministry of Health lists the people who are more exposed to oral diseases than others, and who must use a toothbrush or toothpick so as not to develop diseases that may be difficult to treat, and they are:
- Diabetics
- Patients with cardiovascular disease
- AIDS sufferers
The Ministry recommends, in order to maintain oral health, to reduce consumption of sugars and sweetened soft drinks, while adhering to a healthy diet, and not to overeat.
How does what we eat or drink affect the health of our teeth?#Gulf_Week_for_mouth_and_dental_health pic.twitter.com/fdByRPEDFu
– Gulf Health Council (@GHC_GCC) March 28, 2019