Keep Your Gums Healthy

According to our Austin cosmetic dentist, clinical research in the last 20 years has linked gum disease to various health problems โ€“ and these issues are not localized to the mouth.

On our Youtube channel, Dr. Sweeney discusses this phenomenon, which is known as the โ€œoral-systemic connection.โ€ Infections that start in the mouth or gums can spread throughout the entire body, leading to complications like diabetes, heart disease, low birth weight, strokes, and even Alzheimerโ€™s disease. To keep these and a myriad of other conditions at bay, Dr. Sweeney urges patients to brush at least twice a day, floss regularly, and attend cleanings and exams as scheduled.

For more information, check out the Wisdom Wednesday video on YouTube: