{"id":311,"date":"2022-07-14T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=311"},"modified":"2022-08-11T04:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T04:43:44","slug":"how-poor-oral-hygiene-affects-metabolism-in-willow-grove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/14\/how-poor-oral-hygiene-affects-metabolism-in-willow-grove\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Poor Oral Hygiene Affect Your Metabolism?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019d be surprised at what could make a person\u2019s body tired, sluggish, or run-down. Of course, you probably know that things like exercise and sleep quality have an impact. However, did you know that dental hygiene<\/a> does as well? In fact, your oral health influences how well you digest things. To learn more, here\u2019s a summary of oral health\u2019s relationship with metabolism by Willow Grove dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s a Metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before anything else, let\u2019s review metabolism\u2019s definition. Specifically, it\u2019s the process by which your body converts foods and drinks into energy. Through digestion, it turns the nutrients you consume into fuel for your organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People have usually said that metabolism is influenced by body size, gender, age, and related factors. More recently, though, research shows that your teeth and gums also play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, How *Does* Oral Health Affect Metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study done by Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) discovered a link between oral inflammation and metabolic syndrome. In particular, it found that gum disease could alter stomach bacteria and thus trigger metabolic issues. This conclusion is further supported by The Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, <\/em>which also links gum disease to metabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Metabolic Syndrome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that raises your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It usually affects those with high abdomen fat, a family history of diabetes, or insulin resistance. Plus, you’re more likely to get it as you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health problems that occur in metabolic syndrome include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n