Gum Infection Can Harm General Health

Indeed, there is a link between gum disease and other health concerns. There is a well-documented evidence that poor oral hygiene is linked to poor overall health. Infection can enter via the mouth because the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body. In patients with gum infection, oral bacteria can enter their bloodstream and cause infection to spread to other parts of the body. Inflammation sets in but your body's immune response sometime falls short. As bacteria colonizes the body parts, it can cause serious medical problems like lung infection, a weakened immune system, pre-term birth stroke, diabetes and heart disease