As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.
All of us have had those anxious moments when we’ve felt our heart is in our mouth, though quite literally, there is a connection between the two.
It is well established that heart disease which includes angina, heart attacks, blocked arteries and strokes are a leading cause of disability or death in the developed world, and have been linked to certain risk factors such as smoking, poor diet, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, inactivity etc. Research is now showing that people with periodontal (gum) disease have an increased risk of developing heart disease, especially if left unchecked and untreated. The same bacteria and toxins that cause gum disease in the mouth have been found in fatty deposits within clogged arteries.
Treating gum disease by itself without addressing any other risk factors will not completely prevent heart disease, it can however go a long way towards reducing the risk.
You may not know you have gum disease unless your dentist notices the warning signs. This is why it’s so important to have regular dental checks to monitor any oral health changes and detect and treat gum disease in its early stages. Check if:
In partnership with your dentist, you can do a lot to lower your individual risk of heart disease and other chronic health conditions.
Your mouth can be an indicator for the rest of your bodies health and has a direct influence on your overall health. A comprehensive examination of your mouth can only be done by your dentist. Book an appointment soon; after all, your heart depends on it.
As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.