Experts say that your oral health could clue you in to the condition of your heart — so listen up! Here's what you should know about the links between your teeth, gums, and ticker.
You brush, floss and follow all your dentist’s commandments for healthy teeth. But did you know that these mouth healthy habits can keep your heart healthy too?
Research has found a surprising number of links between healthy teeth and gums and a healthy heart. In fact we now know that people who develop gum disease ( gingivitis) and periodontitis( infection of gums and tissues below the level of the teeth) are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease. Another study suggests that half the patients with heart disease have bleeding gums, gum disease and missing teeth.
When there is an unusually high amount of bacteria in the mouth , the bacteria enters the bloodstream and travels all the way to the heart , therefore leading to inflammation in the heart and blood vessels.The bacteria can lead to increased chances of clot formation that can block the blood flow to your heart. Meanwhile researchers are also studying the relationship between gum disease and stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, preterm babies , and even respiratory disease.
If you have bad breath, bleeding gums, or loose teeth, swollen gums, you could be suffering from gum disease . To know more about gum disease treatment, call your dentist in Glendale heights at 630-793-9480 or visit us on the web at www.glendaleheightsdentist.com
This article has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.
This article has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.
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