Health

The Surprising Link Between Your Oral Health And Your Fertility

Most of us hate going to the dentist or even avoid going altogether. It’s painful, uncomfortable, and prone to be a reminder that you’re bad at flossing or eating too many sweets. But if you’re trying to get pregnant or struggling to unlock insight into your fertility, you might want to pay one a visit.

By Gwen Farrell3 min read
shutterstock 1879074919 dpi
Shutterstock/Lyubov Levitskaya

As strange as it sounds, the health of your gums and teeth can affect everything from your risk of developing cancer to becoming susceptible to strokes, brain bleeds, and even heart disease. We wouldn’t think so, but our mouths are truly a metric by which we can gauge the health of the rest of our body. There’s a surprising link between your oral health and your fertility, one that’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for answers about your reproductive health.