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A poor dental health is so detrimental to fertility and obesity. So concludes a study published in the journal “Obstetrics and Gynecology.” Women with gum disease may take up to seven months to become pregnant, two months longer than the average. The authors of the research, University of Western Australia, that have looked at 3,500 women, believe that the cause is inflammation of the gums and if left unchecked can trigger reactions can alter the normal functioning of the body.

Severe periodontal disease affects about 10% of the European population. Although the diseases of the gums had been linked to cardiovascular problems, diabetes mellitus type 2, arthritis and miscarriage, in addition to poor sperm quality, yet they are not related as one of the causes that can reduce the chances of pregnancy.
Before pregnancy, the dentist!

Following the results, researchers recommend that women who want to stay pregnant dental health care, and left the snuff and alcohol, being overweight or taking folic acid. To avoid major problems, those who wish to become pregnant should go to the dentist for an oral exam and, if necessary, appropriate treatments. This will increase the chances of pregnancy and avoid dental treatment during pregnancy if the task is accomplished.

Drinking more than three or four coffees a day appears to influence the fertility rate

The periodontal disease is a chronic, infectious and inflammatory gums and supporting tissues. It is caused by bacteria that inhabit the oral cavity of all people. Unchecked, inflammation develops around the tooth, causing separation of the infected gum and periodontal pockets. Inflammation triggers, over time, a series of destructive events that can even reach the circulation. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent it.
Other factors of female infertility.

The most common cause of female infertility is an ovulation disorder, followed by other problems such as blocked fallopian tubes, which can occur when you have suffered pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis, congenital anomalies (birth defects) that affect structure of the uterus, uterine fibroids, and over 35 years. Untreated hypothyroidism is also associated with reduced female fertility. In the uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and increases the hormone that regulates thyroid (TSH), increase the levels of another hormone called prolactin. In excess, prolactin causes disturbances in the cycle and ovulation, causing infertility.

Other modifiable environmental factors, such as snuff, alcohol, stress, obesity or excessive thinness, may also reduce the chances of fertility in females. A Literature Review of Clinical Epidemiology University of Navarra assured that any dose of snuff consumed daily to reduce fertility in overweight and obese women, while those who reach a normal weight the chances of pregnancy are reduced from the 16 cigarettes a day. The review also highlights that the average time to get pregnant around 7 months, but in obese women can reach 11.
Treatment and change of habits

Infertility caused by environmental factors can be treated with drugs, surgery, artificial insemination or assisted reproductive techniques, sometimes in combination. However, in many cases simply change certain habits to increase naturally the chances of getting pregnant. Quitting smoking and eating properly is essential. Another practice that should be changed is the consumption of alcohol and caffeine. Apparently, drinking more than three or four coffees a day would affect the fertility rate, according to the studies reviewed.

Reducing stress levels can also be helpful and is recommended to know the best days of the menstrual cycle to become pregnant. There are biological indicators, such as cervical mucus or body temperature, which allow women to recognize the fertile days, with minimal training.

Most people assume that a day will have offspring and be a natural and uncomplicated. When this does not happen and the creation of a family becomes a medical issue, the struggle to conceive can create emotional and relationship problems. To a diagnosis of infertility, may experience negative emotions such as shock, anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, anger, resentment, shame and isolation.

Many people know that bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars from food, and for this reason cavities can be generated by the non-implementation of necessary care and proper use of the cream and floss, but there are methods not tend to be published even in magazines devoted to dental health, but are equally effective in countering the negative effect of bacterial plaque on us (as). So, take note because this is really too simple steps that all people are able to do without another incentive to our will.

After brushing, wipe the brush without cream on the teeth and tongue through the mouth. After making his routine of brushing with toothpaste, take a few seconds to remove plaque, yes, to remove even more, from the brush and no toothpaste on the teeth, as if he were brushing again with pasta but so fast and a little harder. Or you can just rub the brush on the teeth as they please, obviously not hurt, so that protection is more complete, then decant the language throughout the mouth open or closed, to increase saliva production and hold more cleaner and better appearance to your teeth.

Chew gum once in a while. The gum in addition to providing flavor, good breath and a pleasant chewing habit for some people, it activates the saliva so that the mouth can be kept clean so much longer and, at the same time more successfully avoid the appearance of the plate bacteria. If after consuming not think gum brush, dental floss to remove the gum residue that may remain between the teeth.

Drink plenty of water. If, after brushing and flossing still thinking of maintaining cleaner and healthier your mouth, go for water consumption it is clear that this waste helps to clean the entire internal structure of the mouth, so you feel more freshness, protection and plate … can easily say goodbye.