The quality of your life depends upon your overall health. Dentists and oral health professionals spend time creating awareness about oral health and why you should never ignore it for a good life. Little do people know that oral health also significantly keeps you healthy and free from diseases.
Dr. Kami Hoss is a leading expert in the USA’s dental and oral health care with 25 years of invaluable experience under his belt. Recently, in May, he launched his book titled “If Your Mouth Could Talk” to spread education about the importance of good dental care habits and overall health.
Simple oral health tips to curb several diseases
He has taken great care to explain how some poor oral care habits can lead to serious diseases in the human body. He guides people on how some diseases can be avoided by simple lifestyle changes in oral health. Some common issues like diabetes, cardiovascular issues, complications in pregnancy, and others can be avoided with the right oral care.
Some oral diseases like dental caries, oral cancer, and cavities cause pain and disabilities for several people in the USA. In his book, he talks about how dental health problems, with an emphasis on periodontal disease, cause serious health complications like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
How can mouth bacteria result in heart infections?
Poor dental health causes serious heart infections in the body. Endocarditis is the name of one of them. In this condition, the bacteria in your mouth seep into the blood and affect the heart. The germs attach to its chambers and inner lining. Research is being conducted in the field, and it shows clogged arteries are linked to swelling and inflammation because of bacteria present in the mouth.
Poor dental care can cause respiratory illnesses
Pregnant women need to be careful with their dental care habits, or else complications surface during childbirth. Their babies can be premature or under-weight at birth. Research also shows that breathing problems can arise because of poor dental habits as some bacterium can reach your lungs to cause respiratory complications.
People should practice good brushing and flossing habits to prevent bacteria from breeding in their mouths. The same habits should be inculcated in children as well.
Dr. Kami Hoss is a DDS, MS qualified professional and has a master’s degree in the field of craniofacial biology. He is also a specialist in dental surgery with a doctorate degree. He and his wife are the founders of the famous clinic in San Diego, The Super Dentists. This respected clinic is a leader in pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice in the region. There are 180 qualified experts employed here to look after the dental care needs of more than 125,000 people in San Diego.
He is an inspiring figure in the dental care industry today and leads the eminent Acceledontics and Howard Healthcare Academy in the USA. He is a member of the Board at UCLA School of Dentistry in the nation. Besides the above, he has actively been a member of other notable names like the American Pistachio Growers, the California Dental Association, and more.
