Gut Health Works Along With Mouth
by Dr Jayashree on May 25, 2021 at 10:16 PM
The gut health impact due to the functioning of heart, brain, and liver is known but the knowledge about the connection between the gut and oral cavity being part of digestive system is very little.
As the process of digestion begins in the mouth facilitating adequate chewing of the food to easily digest in the gut, it is important to maintain healthy teeth to keep the gut functioning smooth.
Even oral microbiome environment is provided by the gut through absorbing good and bad bacteria during swallowing. The good bacteria perform defensive functions to facilitate the dental health and some bad bacteria damage the tooth structure to produce decay.
If sports professionals want to win, Oral Health needs to be a top priority for elite and amateur athletes alike. Poor oral hygiene severely impacts athletic performance and training. Whether athletes practice their sport as a hobby or professionally, their oral health is an important element of their general health and impacts their athletic performance.