{"id":121,"date":"2018-03-09T14:41:23","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T14:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2018-04-09T14:41:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T14:41:32","slug":"dentist-in-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/dentist-in-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Kent Can Help You Avoid Heart Disease!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanHave you ever considered how important your oral hygiene is to the rest of the body? If not, you really should! Why?<\/p>\n

Not only is the mouth connected to the rest of your body, but it\u2019s the portal to your body! It\u2019s an orifice that allows substances in and out of your body, which can be a good thing and a bad thing, depending on how well you take care of it.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how bad oral hygiene can decline your whole body\u2019s health\u2014and how to avoid it\u2014in this week\u2019s blog post from your dentist in Kent.<\/p>\n

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Why is oral hygiene important?<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t brush and floss your teeth every day, you could be doing your whole body a great disservice. Brushing alone is great, but not enough. This part of your home hygiene routine is important because it removes a large part of the plaque and bad dental bacteria that lingers around the mouth.<\/p>\n

However, flossing is also important as it cleans just about 35% of your tooth\u2019s surface. Plus, it works to keep your gums strong and the gum line clean as well.<\/p>\n

What happens when you ignore oral hygiene?<\/h2>\n

If you avoid these two habits, you could suffer from gum disease\u2014a very common dental problem among American adults. But just because it\u2019s common, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s okay! With gum disease, you can experience these uncomfortable symptoms and even develop serious concerns, like heart disease.<\/p>\n