According to a recent study published in the renowned journal Cell, the answer is yes, having a healthy mouth could be one of the keys to preventing
diseases of our digestive system.
In recent years, various studies and advancements in Medicine have confirmed that there is a close relationship between oral health and the overall health of the human body. The condition of our mouth can influence other conditions such as diabetes,
cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, or intestinal diseases.
An important scientific study conducted by researchers from the Schools of
Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Michigan in the United States,
led by Dr. Nobuhiko Kamada, has revealed that inflammatory bowel diseases
(such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) could have a direct
relationship with the state of our oral health.
The studies that Dr. Kamada has been conducting for years on the microbiota (the collection of all the beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines) and the results obtained from them have led him to question whether the health of our mouth could affect the severity of gastrointestinal diseases.
In a healthy person, it is much less likely that the microorganisms in our mouth will affect the intestines, as the microbiota is more resilient.
But in patients with digestive diseases like those mentioned earlier, poor oral health can have a negative impact, either by increasing the risk of the pathology’s onset or by worsening it. This is especially true for periodontitis, as it is a severe inflammation of the gums and originates from a bacterial infection.
That’s why a healthy lifestyle and optimal oral hygiene are key to contributing to a good oral microbiota, and therefore, a healthier gut.
At Centro Dental Smiling, we have a team of specialists in dental health and aesthetics, along with the latest technology, right in the center of Madrid.
If you have any questions, want more information about our treatments, or book your appointment, contact us by phone or email.
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Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid
Degree in Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid
Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid
University Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, San Rafael Hospital, Madrid
University Specialist in Individual and Public Oral Preventive Programs, Complutense University of Madrid
Director of Radiodiagnostic Facilities
Medical Director, Smiling Dental Center
Specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Bruce Crispin, Los Angeles, California
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