The document discusses the significant connection between oral hygiene and various medical conditions such as diabetes, heart diseases, lung diseases, and cancer. It highlights how poor oral care can exacerbate these conditions and stresses the importance of regular dental visits and maintaining good oral hygiene to prevent health issues. Key preventive measures include regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups, especially for at-risk populations like pregnant women and individuals with compromised immune systems.

1. MOUTH: A WINDOW TO
THE WHOLE BODY!

2. INTRODUCTION
● Just like the other body parts such as stomach, the oral cavity is a hub
to multiple micro organisms or microbe.
● A million of micro-organisms are found in the mouth.
● They are usually maintained as good microbes when the oral hygiene is
maintained.
● The maintenance is mainly by brushing and flossing regularly.
● However if this is not done then the microbial flora and the count can
increase and become pathogenic.

3. ● It a known fact that there are many other medical problems which can
be initiated or exacerbated by them.
● In this article we shall discuss about the various medical problems of
the other body parts which can be affected by a dental problem.
● It is true that there is a co-relation between some medical problems
and bad oral hygiene.

4. What are the various medical conditions which can
worsen if oral hygiene is not maintained?
Diabetes Mellitus
HIV/AIDS
Cancer Pre-term labor
Heart diseases
Lung diseases

5. Diabetes Mellitus

6. ● It is a medical condition that is related to increased blood sugar levels which
ultimately affects the various parts of the body such as the teeth, kidney and our
eyes.
● Thus it is very important to control the blood sugar levels in our body.
● If the sugar levels are left high in out body for a long period of time then it
affects our teeth in a lot of ways.
● It causes gum problems such as loosening of teeth also called as Periodontitis.
The support system of the teeth is affected.
● The bone becomes weak and thus the teeth start to move.
● Studies have shown that diabetic people have a increased chances of developing
infection or have affected wound healing such as delayed healing of an
extraction socket.

7. Long term high blood sugar levels can show the following affects on the mouth:
. Increased Tooth decay
. Gum diseases
. Dry mouth
. Taste impairment
. Infection and delayed wound healing
. Fungal infections

8. ● However it is also documented that if the oral hygiene is not maintained, then it
can directly affect the blood sugar levels in the body.
● They can intensify the problems associated with increased blood sugar levels.
● Thus it is necessary that if you suffer from diabetes then you shall visit your
dentist today and asks him all the questions you want to ask.
● After all prevention is better than cure.

9. Pre term labor
● It is a well documented fact that pregnant women have a higher
chances of experiencing pre term labor if they do not maintain their oral
hygiene.
● The bacteria present in the calculus deposits on your teeth can initiate
the release of oxytocin hormone which is responsible for contractions
during labour.
● Thus it becomes highly important that all the pregnant ladies maintain
their oral hygiene by visiting your dentist regularly during your
pregnancy.
● Please keep in mind that during pregnancy due to up and down in your
hormones makes you more susceptible to oral problems. So a visit once
in two months is a good practice.

10. Heart diseases
● The micro-organisms present in the calculus are known
to cause a complication in already existing heart
condition.
● It can cause rheumatic fever.
● Patients having prosthetic valve in their heart are at a
greater risk of developing an infection in their valve if
proper care is not taken.
● It is very important for you to inform your dentist if you
are suffering from any heart condition.

11. Lung diseases
● Patients can suffer from conditions like
pneumonia, COPD etc if their oral hygiene is not
maintained.
● This takes place when the bad oral hygiene gives
a house for growth of all infectious bacterias in
the mouth.
● Since the lung is very close to the mouth. These
bacteria can get dislodged and then enter the
lungs thus causing the disease.

12. Cancer

13. ● Oral habits like smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco increases the
chances of getting oral cancer.
● Your dentist plays a key role in diagnosing the cancer at an early stage. It is
a documented fact that smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco causes
changes in your oral mucosa which are called pre cancerous stages.
● These can only be diagnosed by a dentist and if caught early can save many
lives.
● This is only possible if you are truthful with your dentist and visit him on a
regular basis.

14. Pre malignant lesion Pre malignant lesionOal Cancer

15. HIV/AIDS
● This is an immune-compromised condition.
● There are a lot of changes that are seen in the mouth when a patient suffers
from this condition.
● Such as non healing ulcers, black coating on the tongue etc.
● Thus in lot of cases it is seen that these oral conditions can become a
diagnostic factor.
● Thus regular dental visits become very important.

17. Bulemia
● It is a condition where the person has a habit of eating very less or have a
habit of vomiting the food out after eating.
● This is done to maintain the weight or figure of the person as he or she
feels that its essential for them.
● However due to continuous vomiting and decreased food intake there are lot
of changes seen in the oral cavity.
● These include erosion of the teeth from the lingual side with poor bone and
gum quality as the nutrition is affected immensely.

19. Gastrointestinal problems
It is a documented fact that bad mouth odour and oral ulcers can indicate can
sometimes be a sign of a intestinal problem and other medical problems.

20. Prevention is better than cure
● Regular dental visits.
● Daily flossing and brushing of teeth.
● Scaling and polishing.
● Regular oral cancer screening.

22. To book an appointment
contact :
Dr.Rajat Sachdeva
Director & Mentor
Dr Sachdeva’s Dental
Aesthetic And Implant
Institute
I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1,
Delhi- 110052

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