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Practice Better Oral Hygiene for a Healthy Immune System

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Did you know that keeping your smile healthy plays a big role in your overall health? If you struggle to maintain good oral hygiene habits, bacteria and infection can take over, harming more than just your smile. Now more than ever, having a healthy immune system is critical in the fight against sickness. Our board-certified periodontist, Dr. Lauren Anderson, explains the mouth-body connection and the importance of practicing better oral hygiene to improve overall health and minimize comorbidities associated with periodontal disease.

 

Understanding The Oral-Systemic Link

It’s often said that the mouth is the gateway to the body, and rightly so. Many things—food, medicine, germs—all first pass through your mouth before entering your body. Not surprisingly, your oral health has close ties to your physical health and immune system. If bacterial plaque is left to harden on the teeth and infect the gum tissue, the protective seal surrounding the tooth roots is broken. Harmful bacteria within the mouth can then travel throughout the body via the bloodstream. Similarly, chronic inflammation caused by oral infection harms systemic health and has been linked to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and even stroke. If the body’s immune system is already struggling to fight off this inflammation, it becomes more susceptible to other bacteria or viruses. Practicing good oral health habits can prevent this infection and inflammation from developing altogether, leaving your immune system ready to fight against other dangerous invaders.

 

Start Practicing These Good Oral Hygiene Habits Now

Brushing Twice Daily

Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes helps remove food debris that naturally accumulates when you eat.

Floss Once A Day

Flossing removes any food particles stuck between your teeth that your toothbrush usually cannot reach.

Eat A Healthy Diet

A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods (fruit and vegetables), vitamins and minerals helps strengthen your gum tissue and tooth enamel to help prevent decay and infection.  Although not directly linked to periodontitis, a low inflammatory diet will only benefit your oral health.

Visit Your Dentist Regularly

Schedule routine dental cleanings, examinations, and x-rays with your dentist to ensure no disease or decay is present.

 

Reserve Your Appointment

Schedule a visit now with Dr. Lauren Anderson in our Bloomfield Hills, MI Office today by calling Anderson Periodontal Wellness at (248) 480 – 4910.

Why Choose Dr. Lauren Anderson for Your Biological Periodontics?

Expertise in Biological Dentistry – Dr. Anderson is trained in Biodentistry 3.0 and certified in Swiss Dental Ceramics, ensuring a holistic and biocompatible approach to periodontal care.

Highest Level of Certification – As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Michigan Board-Certified Periodontist, Dr. Anderson has achieved the highest levels of professional accreditation in her field.

Cutting-Edge Techniques & Innovations – With published research and lectures on implant-related soft tissue augmentation, peri-implant disease prevention, and airway-focused periodontics, Dr. Anderson integrates the latest advancements into her patient care.

Multi-Disciplinary & Holistic Approach – Dr. Anderson collaborates with experts across dentistry and medicine to ensure comprehensive, whole-body health solutions for her patients.

Minimally Invasive & Biocompatible Treatments – With specialized training in advanced ceramic implants and biological dentistry techniques, Dr. Anderson prioritizes treatments that support the body’s natural healing processes.

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care – Passionate about education and personalized treatment plans, Dr. Anderson empowers her patients with knowledge and customized solutions for optimal oral and systemic health.

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