Baby Dental, The Connection Between Oral and Overall Health.
Your mouth is alive with bacteria, which is not a problem since most bacteria in your mouth is harmless. Generally your body’s natural defenses along with good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, helps keep these bacteria under control.
However, harmful bacteria can sometimes grow out of control and cause oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, dental procedures, medications, or treatments that reduce saliva flow, disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in your mouth or breach the mouth’s normal protective barriers may make it easier for bacteria to enter your bloodstream.
