{"id":96,"date":"2016-04-14T22:02:42","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T22:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2016-10-24T21:08:18","modified_gmt":"2016-10-24T21:08:18","slug":"sleep-apnea-and-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-and-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dentist Odessa Trusts Cares about your Oral and Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist\"<\/a>As the body\u2019s main point of entry, so to speak, your mouth has a direct and influential impact on the health of the rest of your body. Not only in terms of what you put in your mouth for nutrition (or, unfortunately, some non-nutritional items, such as tobacco and too much alcohol), but also in terms of the overall condition of your mouth. In other words, if you have a healthy mouth, then chances are your body will be healthier, too. With this in mind, Odessa dentist Dr. Cobb encourages patients to schedule twice yearly preventive dental cleanings and exams<\/a>, so we can help you have a healthy mouth and body.<\/p>\n

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The Oral-Systemic Connection<\/h2>\n

In particular, the connection between your mouth and body\u2014known as the oral-systemic connection\u2014is closely linked to the health of your gum tissue. People who have gum disease, whether the early stage of gingivitis or the latter stage of periodontitis, are more susceptible to a number of bodily illnesses and diseases including:<\/p>\n