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It is now known that oral health is essential for your general health. Bacteria in the mouth can make their way to the inner body and lead to serious disease.

Today, we know that numerous chronic diseases have their origin in the mouth. 

In the 2017 Global Burden of Disease Study, it was found that oral disease affects 3.5 billion people worldwide and that untreated tooth decay is the most common health condition, a conclusion that shocked numerous international organisations, including WHO.

Additionally, WHO has included oral health in the index of chronic noncommunicable diseases because they share the same roots. Excessive sugar intake and tobacco or alcohol consumption, for instance, don't lead just to heart problems but also or oral health impairments. WHO has also agreed that there needs to be a greater focus on oral health in relation to the healthy ageing populations.

At Seapoint Clinic we are doing as much as can to actively reduce infections in the mouth and to prevent tooth decay. Talk to one of your friendly dental hygienists to get the best dental care available to prevent disease.