{"id":185,"date":"2019-01-20T18:02:25","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T18:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2019-12-26T20:42:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T20:42:54","slug":"lyme-disease-oral-health-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/20\/lyme-disease-oral-health-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Lyme Disease and Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_86928421-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Sign with oral health related words\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_86928421-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_86928421-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_86928421-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic Lyme disease? This condition affects the body in multiple ways and can significantly impact someone\u2019s energy levels and overall quality of life. Since the mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body, it\u2019s important to maintain good oral health by seeing a dentist in Plano regularly and practicing good habits at home. Keep reading to learn more about the chronic Lyme and dental health connection and how you can improve both!\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>What Is Chronic Lyme and How Does It Affect Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\nChronic Lyme disease is also called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). It refers to chronic, ongoing symptoms of Lyme disease that continue even after someone has received treatment for the condition.\n\nIt affects an estimated 10%-20% of patients who contract Lyme disease and is associated with the following symptoms:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n \t<li>Joint pain and muscle aches<\/li>\n \t<li>Headaches<\/li>\n \t<li>Depression<\/li>\n \t<li>Neuropathy<\/li>\n \t<li>Cognitive impairment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd since your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, taking care of your teeth and gums is important to avoid aggravating your condition and making these symptoms worse.\n<h2>How Can You Maintain Good Oral Health?<\/h2>\nHere are several ways to improve the chronic Lyme and dental health connection in Plano:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Talk with your dentist<\/strong> \u2013 Ask a dentist for recommendations of natural solutions that may be helpful such as salt water rinses or clove oil.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Practice good oral hygiene \u2013 <\/strong>The cleaner your mouth is, the healthier it will be! Brush at least twice a day for two minutes and floss once. You might also consider an oral irrigator and\/or electric toothbrush.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Eat a healthy diet \u2013 <\/strong>Your diet doesn\u2019t have to be perfect, but simply limiting sugars and eating more fruits and vegetables will improve both your general health and teeth and gums at the same time.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Schedule regular checkups \u2013 <\/strong>Regular visits every 6 months are important to catch small issues early so that treatment can be as conservative as possible.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Opt for tooth-colored fillings <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">Tooth-colored fillings<\/a> don\u2019t contain any metals like amalgam fillings. Research is ongoing and the link isn\u2019t entirely clear, but since there\u2019s a possibility that metal fillings contribute to health problems, it certainly doesn\u2019t hurt to avoid them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMany people think of the mouth as somehow being separate from the rest of the body, but that\u2019s not the case at all. A healthy smile is an important step towards good overall health and reducing the symptoms associated with chronic Lyme disease!\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/our-team.html\">Dr. Anita Naik Madhav<\/a> is a family dentist in Plano who always considers the link between the general health of her patients and their oral health. Her goal is to educate people on the effects that poor oral health can have on their bodies and help them reduce those effects. If you have any questions, she can be reached via her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (972) 618-1111.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic Lyme disease? This condition affects the body in multiple ways and can significantly impact someone\u2019s energy levels and overall quality of life. Since the mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body, it\u2019s important to maintain good oral health by seeing a dentist in Plano regularly and practicing good habits at home. 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