{"id":137,"date":"2019-07-19T21:46:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T21:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2024-08-26T22:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T22:31:04","slug":"want-to-improve-your-digestive-health-start-by-seeing-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/want-to-improve-your-digestive-health-start-by-seeing-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Want To Improve Your Digestive Health? Start By Seeing a Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dentist-performing-an-exam-on-female-patient.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist performing an exam on female patient\" class=\"wp-image-138\" style=\"width:440px;height:197px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dentist-performing-an-exam-on-female-patient.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dentist-performing-an-exam-on-female-patient-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In recent years, doctors and medical researchers have found more and more evidence that your digestion is closely linked to your overall health. In fact, your gut health directly affects your immune system, brain, mental health, and more. And, while many people don\u2019t think about it, digestion actually begins in your mouth, which is just one more good reason to see a dentist in Chaska regularly. Keep reading to learn how oral health problems can indicate bigger digestive issues and how a dentist can help you spot these issues early on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indications of Digestive Problems In the Mouth&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few examples of oral health issues that may point to digestive or general health problems:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bleeding gums<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bleeding gums are also referred to as gingivitis, which means \u201cinflamed gums.\u201d When a dentist sees bleeding gums, they know there\u2019s a very good chance that there\u2019s inflammation elsewhere in the body, including further down the line in the digestive tract.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oral candida or thrush<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This overgrowth of fungus occurs in the soft-tissue lining of the oral cavity (tongue, throat, cheeks, etc.) It can indicate an immune imbalance in the digestive tract\/intestine or may be a sign of a zinc deficiency from poor digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red patches on your gums or cheeks\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 If someone has red, flat, painful patches of tissue in their mouth, they may have an inability to absorb B12, which is one of the complications of digestive problems like celiac disease, Crohn\u2019s, atrophic gastritis, and pernicious anemia.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enamel defects<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The enamel on your permanent teeth develops over a period of several years in childhood. To form healthy enamel, you must be able to properly digest a wide array of vitamins and minerals. Since celiac disease prevents good digestion, it can lead to weak, discolored, or underdeveloped tooth enamel which greatly increases the risk of cavities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Seeing a Dentist Improve Your Digestive and Overall Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the mouth and body are closely connected, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in Chaska<\/a>&nbsp;can often spot early signs of health problems in your mouth. By discussing their findings with you, they can alert you to possible gut imbalances or other digestive issues early on. That allows you to schedule an appointment with your medical doctor for an evaluation and possible treatment, potentially preventing those problems from progressing into chronic diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, good digestion starts in your mouth. By scheduling regular dental visits, a dentist can closely monitor you to keep your smile&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;overall health in great shape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, families in the Chaska area have improved their oral health at Chaska Dental Center. With years of experience and advanced training,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/dr-aaron-swingdorf.html\">Dr. Aaron Swingdorf<\/a>\u00a0is committed to comprehensive dental care, and they aim to improve patients\u2019 overall well-being by helping them achieve better oral health. If you have any questions,  Dr. Swingdorf can be contacted via Chaska Dental Center\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/contact.html\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, doctors and medical researchers have found more and more evidence that your digestion is closely linked to your overall health. 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