{"id":34,"date":"2015-08-17T21:39:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T21:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boehmerdds.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2016-07-22T20:31:13","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T20:31:13","slug":"dentist-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerdds.com\/blog\/dentist-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Outstanding Oral Health Lead to Great Overall Health? \u2013 Ask the Dentist Albuquerque Trusts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman<\/a>Have you ever noticed that when you\u2019re tired your head hurts, your joints feel stiff, and everything just seems more difficult? What about when you\u2019re hungry and your head and stomach ache and you feel dizzy? Our bodies have countless ways of letting us know that the care we give one part of our body effects our overall health. It stands to reason that taking good care of your oral health will improve your whole body health, and recent studies show that a healthy smile may just indicate a healthy body. Outstanding dental health starts with a thorough at-home care routine and twice annual visits to the dental practice of Dr. Monica Boehmer. Call<\/a> our Albuquerque, NM<\/a> office to schedule your checkup and get on track for better overall health.
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Albuquerque General Dentist, Dr. Monica Boehmer, Explains the Mouth-Body Connection<\/h3>\n

If your head hurts when you\u2019re hungry, can your stomach hurt when your tooth decays? In short, yes. Infection or bacterial build up in the mouth can have detrimental effects on the entire body. This is especially true for people with weakened immune systems including those who suffer from chronic illness, the very old, and the very young. However, studies show that even healthy patients may experience adverse consequences from poor oral health. To maintain superior dental health, start with the basics:<\/p>\n