{"id":60,"date":"2010-09-28T21:26:01","date_gmt":"2010-09-28T21:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=60"},"modified":"2017-01-09T20:52:15","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T20:52:15","slug":"the-apparent-connection-between-gum-disease-and-heart-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/the-apparent-connection-between-gum-disease-and-heart-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"The Apparent Connection Between Gum Disease And Heart Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

HERE AT LAKE OCONEE DENTISTRY IN GREENSBORO, IF YOU\u2019RE LIKE MOST OF OUR VALUED PATIENTS,<\/span><\/strong> you want to take care of your health, right? And that includes taking care of your heart!<\/strong><\/em> Did you know that your humble little toothbrush<\/em> may rank right up there with your monthly gym membership and your healthy cookbooks in helping keep your heart healthy? It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n

According to Dr. Patti Bradley<\/a><\/strong>, \u201cThere are quite a number of recent studies that suggest gum disease\u2014and some other oral health issues\u2014are DIRECTLY related to heart problems.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

In a recent American Academy of Periodontology study it was reported that people with periodontal disease are nearly two times as likely to have heart disease<\/strong>. Another study concluded that common oral health problems, including gingivitis, missing teeth, and\/or cavities are as good at predicting heart disease as are bad cholesterol levels!<\/strong>Surprised?<\/em>While there\u2019s still an awfully LOT to learn about these connections,<\/strong> the evidence seems<\/em> to be mounting each year. Dr. David Bradley<\/a><\/strong> adds, \u201cWe know that the bacteria in our mouths can actually enter the bloodstream through our gums. Studies have shown that these same bacteria are often found clumped up in artery plaques. One theory that is gaining some acceptance<\/strong> is that they stick to fatty plaques in one\u2019s bloodstream which can directly contribute to blockages.\u201d<\/em>Several other theories<\/strong> revolve around your body\u2019s defenses against bacteria, including a natural inflammation response. Oral bacteria travelling through your bloodstream can cause blood cells to swell, which can then lead to narrowing of arteries and clot risks.<\/p>\n

The exact relationships between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease is still unclear,<\/span><\/strong> but today\u2019s research has concluded there\u2019s definitely a connection.<\/strong> Of course, you don\u2019t want to ignore all of the other things you can do to keep your heart healthy while just focus on brushing! That would be silly. Keep eating healthy foods, exercise regularly, and take care of risk factors like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

And, when it\u2019s SO EASY to have us help you <\/strong>clear up any periodontal disease problems… Be sure to do that too! It makes good common sense! And don\u2019t forget that PREVENTION goes a long way in preventing problems in the future.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have any questions, be sure to ask<\/a><\/strong>. We love visiting with our patients.<\/em><\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to become a fan of our Facebook microsite<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We look forward to your next visit in our practice. <\/em>Thanks.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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