News India Live, Digital Desk: Research shows that there are millions of bacteria in our mouth. When we do not clean our teeth properly, these bacteria enter the bloodstream and reach other parts of the body. According to Dr. Sameer (Dental Surgeon), “Poor oral health causes chronic inflammation in the body, which is the root of many diseases.”1. Major Health Risks Affected Organs Risk of Disease Causes Heart Endocarditis/Heart Attack Oral bacteria can spread infection by reaching the heart valves through the blood. Brain Dementia/Alzheimer Bacteria causing gum disease can damage brain cells. Lungs Pneumonia Oral bacteria can cause serious infections by entering the lungs through the breath. Kidney: Chronic kidney disease. Gum infection weakens the body’s immunity and puts pressure on the kidneys. 2. Connection of diabetes and oral health: Tooth decay is even more dangerous for diabetic patients. Two-way traffic: Severe gum disease (periodontitis) can increase the blood sugar level in the body. At the same time, the risk of gum infection in patients with high sugar is much higher than that of normal people.3. Symptoms of ‘silent killer’ which you should not ignore: Severe tingling sensation in the teeth due to cold or hot things. Bleeding or continuous swelling from the gums. Constant bad breath from the mouth, which does not go away even after brushing. Appearance of white, black or brown spots on the teeth. 4. Perfect prevention tips: Correct way of brushing: Brush with fluoride-rich toothpaste twice a day (in the morning and before sleeping at night). Cleaning the tongue: Bacteria grow not only on the teeth but also on the tongue. Use of tongue cleaner is mandatory. Control sugar: Excessive sugary and sticky food destroys tooth enamel. Regular checkup: Visit the dentist at least twice a year, even if you do not have pain. Do you ‘floss’? Only 10% of people in India floss regularly. The brush cannot reach the places where two teeth meet. That’s where most of the decay begins. If you’re not flossing, you’re not cleaning 35% of the surface of your teeth.