{"id":439,"date":"2021-03-13T18:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2021-03-31T18:57:29","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T18:57:29","slug":"excellent-gum-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/13\/excellent-gum-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s a Big Mistake to Overlook Your Gum Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While the typical idea of a healthy smile may involve a set of gleaming-white teeth that are perfectly aligned, the reality is that it all starts with the gums<\/a>. Thus, gum health should never be ignored. As you continue reading, learn how the soft tissue in your mouth can become infected or harmed, and how it can impact your total wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why are Your Gums So Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your gums could be likened in importance to the soil that plants sprout from. It is in the hidden caverns of the gum tissue that teeth are formed, and the same tissue is integral in maintaining their health. It is beneath the gum line that the ligaments, cementum and bone necessary for securing teeth are found. Poor gum health can compromise these key components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Gums Become Infected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, the gums and teeth are constantly bombarded with leftover particles from eating and drinking. Items that are higher in sugar can cause the most havoc, as oral bacteria feed on their remnants. If bacteria are allowed to harden into plaque and seep beneath the gum line, germ pockets can form, and there may be gum tenderness and bleeding. These are some of the early signs of gum disease (called gingivitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Gum Health Connected to Decreased Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, plaque doesn\u2019t stop in the mouth. If ignored, it can travel through the blood to other parts of the body. This can be especially problematic if it enters the arteries, as it can result in heart disease or cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the other health issues that poor gum health can contribute to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n