{"id":1789,"date":"2019-11-14T16:24:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T16:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.pt\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2026-03-22T14:14:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T14:14:46","slug":"problems-that-poor-oral-hygiene-can-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/problemas-que-uma-ma-higiene-oral-pode-causar\/","title":{"rendered":"Problems that poor oral hygiene can cause"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are unaware that many of the illnesses affecting our bodies are related to poor oral hygiene, just as we are not conscious that oral problems can lead to more serious issues in the rest of the body. Otherwise, we would pay more attention to our teeth, gums, tongue, and palate.<\/p>\n

For example, when an oral infection occurs, most people think of self-medication, believing it to be a simple situation that doesn't warrant a visit to the dentist. In reality, it's preferable to go to the dentist to resolve the problem at its root, before it escalates into a bigger issue elsewhere in the body.<\/p>\n

Bacteria and microorganisms that cause diseases in the oral cavity can enter the bloodstream and affect any organ where they settle. This is one of the reasons why oral hygiene should be given due importance and why you should regularly visit a dentist or dental hygienist for a more thorough dental cleaning and to detect other potential problems, such as cavities, among others.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will mention some of the problems that can be caused by poor oral hygiene, with the aim of informing and raising awareness of the care you should have for your entire body, including your teeth.<\/p>\n

Heart disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, oral cavity problems and heart disease are closely linked.<\/p>\n

Studies reveal that people with advanced gum disease are more prone to suffer from cardiovascular disease compared to those with healthy gums.
\nAny bacteria can be transported by the bloodstream to the heart, triggering more serious problems.<\/p>\n

Avoid and prevent these types of diseases by looking after your gum health, and treating conditions such as gingivitis or periodontitis in their early stages.<\/p>\n

Mouth cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Studies reveal that the appearance of oral cancer may be in some way related to poor or non-existent oral hygiene, as high levels of plaque increase the risk of contracting this disease, with an even greater risk for patients with risk behaviours, such as smokers or regular consumers of alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n

Plaque is a type of mass that forms around the teeth, increasing the risk of contracting these types of diseases. It is made up of living organisms that interfere with the health of your gums.<\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The relationship between this disease and the oral cavity is reciprocal. We can say that a person who does not have proper oral hygiene and suffers from gingivitis or periodontitis can develop diabetes, and those who suffer from diabetes can see their oral health seriously affected.<\/p>\n

To help you understand better, be aware that both gingivitis and periodontitis represent sources of inflammation and infection in your mouth. And diabetes itself causes oral cavity infections that can become quite serious.<\/p>\n

Gum Disease and Tooth Loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fact that you don't brush your teeth and don't take proper care of your mouth contributes to increased plaque, which lodges ever deeper in the gums. This plaque, which tends to harden, forms tartar, which in turn causes diseases such as gingivitis. This cannot be removed without a professional cleaning by a dentist or oral hygienist.<\/p>\n

Periodontitis is another disease that starts, among hereditary factors, with poor or non-existent oral hygiene. It is a kind of evolution of gingivitis and often leads to gradual tooth loss, also affecting the bone structure and soft tissues.<\/p>\n

Both pathologies can cause problems for other systems in our body, as they represent inflammatory processes.<\/p>\n

Bad breath<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Failure to properly remove food waste, and due to the large number of germs and bacteria present in it, can lead to unpleasant breath odour.
\nAlso known as halitosis, this condition can alienate people from social interaction and lead to personal problems, as well as issues in your daily environment.<\/p>\n

\"PoorTooth decay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is the most common disease, caused by the decomposition of food, mainly sugary.
\nPoor oral hygiene can cause cavities which, when not detected early, can affect the nerve structure of the tooth, bringing serious health consequences.<\/p>\n

Lung disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various studies assert that poor oral hygiene can be linked to respiratory diseases. It is no coincidence that the mouth is the entry point to all other organs. Diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can originate in the oral cavity, and gum disease can generate or worsen pre-existing disorders located outside the oral cavity.<\/p>\n

Stroke<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various studies have been carried out with the aim of establishing a link between poor oral hygiene and stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), concluding that bacteria that proliferate in the mouth and affect the gums can, upon entering the bloodstream, travel to the veins and arteries of the head.
\nFor example, people suffering from periodontitis see an increased risk of suffering from this type of pathology.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the more severe the degree of periodontitis, the greater the risk of cardiovascular accident.<\/p>\n

Recommendation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is of extreme importance to pay attention and have a responsible outlook regarding everything that affects the oral cavity. Therefore, it is essential to visit the dentist regularly to ensure the maintenance of your mouth's health, addressing any illness that may arise in your teeth and gums promptly, precisely to avoid serious diseases in other organs of the body.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Desconhecemos que muitas das doen\u00e7as que afetam o nosso organismo t\u00eam que ver com uma m\u00e1 higiene oral, assim como n\u00e3o estamos conscientes que os problemas orais podem conduzir a problemas mais s\u00e9rios no resto do corpo. De outra forma, prestar\u00edamos mais aten\u00e7\u00e3o aos nossos dentes, gengivas, l\u00edngua e paladar. Quando, por exemplo, se apresenta […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2291,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[63,64,65,66,67],"class_list":["post-1789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saude-higiene-oral","tag-cancro-oral","tag-doencas-gengivais","tag-higiene-oral-deficitaria","tag-ma-higiene-oral","tag-perda-de-dentes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1789\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}