Bacteria living in our mouths cause diseases! Three complications to watch out for

Do you usually go to bed without brushing your teeth? Or do you not always brush your teeth after your main meal? These are just a few of the bad habits that harm our oral health over time.

In addition to being essential for proper chewing and speech, Healthy teeth and gums are also fundamental to a healthy body.: The mouth is often the gateway to problems that eventually spread and affect the entire body. Thus, as the experts at MALO CLINIC explain, the impact of good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist goes beyond oral health itself and extends to overall health.

Protect yourself from tooth decay and infections

Bacteria are naturally present in the mouth and, with proper oral hygiene, are harmless to the human body. However, when hygiene is insufficient, bacteria accumulate and develop, leading to the formation bacterial plaque, tooth decay and gum infections. These complications in the mouth can develop quickly, become more severe, and spread to other parts of the body.

What complications can arise from lack of oral care?

In conjunction with Oral Health Month, MALO CLINIC wants to raise awareness among Portuguese people about the impact of oral health on overall health, both physical and mental, and how this should be a priority. So, offers 10% discount for all procedures during March for new clients or new treatment plans.

Here are three health complications that can be caused by bacteria growing in the mouth:

1. Cardiovascular diseases. Research has shown that oral infections may be a cause of heart disease because bacteria from the mouth enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. An example of this is endocarditis, an infection that affects the inner layer of the heart. This occurs more often in hearts with transplanted or damaged valves and usually occurs when bacteria from another part of the body settles in the inner layer (endocardium).

2. Respiratory diseases. The same thing happens at the level of the lungs: through the airways or bloodstream, bacteria can settle in the lungs and cause respiratory diseases.

3. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Periodontitis is a bacterial infection that affects the tissues that support and anchor teeth. This condition is associated with a risk of preterm birth and low birth weight.

Focus on prevention

According to dentists, active preventative treatment is without a doubt the best way to achieve and maintain a beautiful smile. LITTLE CLINIC warns that prevention is maintained through regular visits dentist or oral hygienist. Visits every six months, even if you don’t have pain, can help detect the problem early. Consultation on oral hygiene helps keep teeth clean and also allows for early diagnosis of certain diseases, including oral cancer.

Why can you trust MALO CLINIC?

MALO CLINIC opened its doors 28 years ago and is a leading company in its field of activity. More than 350,000 patients have been treated here, making it a global benchmark in the field of dentistry. It has an established and respected multidisciplinary team consisting of highly qualified dentists, with more than twenty years of experience. With five clinics throughout the country – in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Faro and Funchal – the company also has agreements and protocols with several insurance companies, as well as payment systems, to ensure that all Portuguese can have dental treatment quickly and affordably.

IN THE CLINIC YOU WILL FIND LITTLE numerous specialties which satisfy all types of needs and help in dental prevention, namely consultations on: assessment, oral medicine, emergency oral hygiene, implantology, orthodontics, whiteningamong other consultations that improve not only people’s health, but also their quality of life.

During Oral Health Month, make an appointment at MALO CLINIC and benefit from 10% discount in all treatment methods. Focus on prevention, your smile deserves it!