What Your Teeth Say About Your Overall Health

23 November 2023

White and shiny teeth are one of the most important features of a person's appearance, which gives us self-confidence and creates an unforgettable, charming smile. The function of teeth is not limited only to facilitating the process of chewing and digesting food. A symmetrical row of teeth and a healthy oral cavity also help us pronounce sounds correctly and maintain the symmetry of facial features. The health of the oral cavity and teeth is connected with all the physiological processes in the human body, and there are frequent cases when this or that health problem causes damage, loosening and even loss of teeth.

Connection Between Dental Health And Human Body

• Discolored teeth - if your teeth have changed color over time and microscopic spots or hard-to-see cracks appear on its surface, the body may be suffering from a lack of calcium. The main component of teeth is calcium, which is very important to get in the form of food. Calcium is contained in such products as: milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, fish, carrots, beets, legumes, almonds, grapes, honey, oranges, strawberries and so on.
• Increased sensitivity of the teeth and pale facial skin - if the patient has these two symptoms combined, the issue may be related to the lack of vitamin D in the body. It should be noted that a healthy balance of vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium in the body. That is why, in clinical practice, there are frequent cases when medicines prescribed for the healing of teeth, together with calcium, also contain vitamin D. The human body has a unique property - to produce vitamin D under the influence of sunlight. Therefore, along with proper nutrition, walking on a sunny day will help you maintain a healthy body and an attractive smile.
• Gums of unhealthy color and shape - swollen and discolored gums indicate an ongoing inflammatory process in the body. This process may occur locally in the oral cavity and/or in another specific area of the body. If the patient has more than normal discolored gums (whether it is reddened or pale soft tissue) it is advisable to consult a professional. 

Advices From "Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic"

Our team recommends that you follow just a few rules below and maintain healthy teeth for a long time:

• Reduce caries-causing carbohydrates in your diet. 
• Increase your intake of plant-based fiber like fruits and vegetables. Cellulite cannot be processed by oral bacteria, therefore, they cannot use it as food for reproduction.
• Watch how you consume fruits and vegetables. It is more beneficial to eat a whole apple or carrot than to have the same pre-grated or in the form of juice. Structurally cool foods naturally clean teeth, strengthen enamel and help keep them healthy.
• Often take products that increase saliva secretion. These are: sour fruits and vegetables, meat (protein) and cabbage stews. Saliva has antibacterial properties, washes away bacteria from the teeth and thus prevents caries. The antibacterial substance lysozyme and calcium present in the saliva penetrates the enamel and strengthens it.
• Drink water - getting the right amount of it is directly related to the health of teeth and mouth. Drinking water can strengthen your tooth enamel and make it less prone to cavities.

The team of "Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic" recommends that you start taking care of your oral cavity on time, choose an experienced specialist and refer to him as soon as any, even "insignificant" problem occurs. A reliable and professional dentist will help you get the desired result quickly and painlessly and prevent teeth and gum diseases.

In our clinic (Tbilisi, Vera, Kuchishvili St. 11) you will find a comfortable environment adapted to your needs and a team of professionals who will help you solve all problems related to the oral cavity.