Your mouth plays an essential role in your digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems, so it’s not surprising that your oral health can affect the general health of your body.
While it’s difficult to pinpoint causation, researchers have linked oral microorganisms with many systemic disorders, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and kidney diseases as well as diabetes. Moreover, research suggests gum disease is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including premature labor and delivering a low-weight infant.
