The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease

Gum Disease and Heart Disease Linked

Could treating gum disease and reducing inflammation be the key to good health and long life? Each day more and more studies come out showing that many of our health conditions such as heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancers and gum disease are caused by a process known as inflammation.

Inflammation, Gum Disease and Heart Attacks

Did you know that one of the major factors that produce inflammation in your body is gum disease?

Oral infections are the most common diseases of mankind, they are so common that they affect over 90% of the World’s population.

Gum disease and oral infections are also a key risk factor for heart disease and increased inflammation in the body.

The most common oral infections are cavities and gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which are chronic inflammatory diseases that slowly and steadily destroy the supporting structures of multiple teeth.

These dental infections including tooth decay can be treated by regular oral health care and visits to your dentist and dental hygienist.

Heart Health and Gum Disease

There is a vast amount of clinical evidence supporting a link between oral infections, which are caused by the bacteria in our mouth, and heart disease.

The link between gum disease, heart disease and inflammation is so strong it has been shown that taking better care of your teeth can potentially lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems.

The majority of diseases and conditions of ageing, including obesity and type 2 diabetes have a major inflammatory component that can be made worse by the presence of gum disease.

Gum Disease Is A Whole Body Disease

Gum disease is not just a dental disease, and it should not be ignored, as it is a risk factor for other health conditions.

Treating gum disease and reducing inflammation in your mouth with regular dental visits and regular hygiene appointments is important for your oral health and for a healthy life.

Book to see your dentist of it has been 6 months or more since your last dental check or if you have red, swollen or bleeding gums. Call us today 07 3720 1811

If you would like to know more about dental disease and how to live a healthy life then read Dr Rachel’s book called A Healthy Smile from Inside Out. How to Live & Eat to Prevent Tooth Decay.

If it has been 6 months or more since your last dental cleaning book an appointment to see our dental hygienist today 07 3720 1811 and get your dental health back on track.