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Proper dental care is crucial to prevent several oral health problems, including gum disease. Brushing and flossing are two essential practices that help fight off such issues, but they can also benefit another aspect of your body \u2013 your metabolism. Yes, it\u2019s true! Other factors aside from age can affect this internal process. Read along as we discuss how poor oral health can negatively impact your metabolism and what you can do to maintain a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. These chemical processes turn the calories you consume into fuel that your body needs to function. Some common factors that determine your metabolism are body size and composition, gender, and age. However, a growing body of evidence is showing that oral health can be another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Oral Health Affect Metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) discovered a link between oral inflammation and metabolic syndrome<\/strong>. They found that gum disease<\/a> causes skeletal muscle metabolic dysfunction, the precursor to metabolic syndrome, by altering the composition of the gut microbiome. Essentially, their findings prove that gum disease can be a significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Metabolic Syndrome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase your chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. According to a national health survey, more than 1 in 5 Americans have this condition. It usually affects those with increased fat in the abdomen\/waist, a family history of diabetes mellitus, clinical features of insulin resistance, or even of certain ethnic background. As you get older, your risk of metabolic syndrome increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an eye out for these symptoms as they\u2019re often associated with this condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n