Northlines Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise the patients who are at significant risk for more serious systemic conditions. Majority of the population need a visit to the dentist only in case of a persistent symptom like toothache.
Among the systemic conditions that are impacted, either coincidentally or causally, by oral conditions are atherosclerotic disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, pregnancy, birth weight, osteoporosis, and kidney disease.