{"id":28,"date":"2020-03-11T22:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T22:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2020-03-31T22:04:55","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T22:04:55","slug":"gum-disease-heart-health-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/11\/gum-disease-heart-health-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Gum Disease Influence Your Heart Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/11\/gum-disease-heart-health-connection\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Small heart shape sitting next to stethoscope \" class=\"wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_239713382-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about keeping your heart healthy, you probably\ndon\u2019t think about taking care of your gums. However, a growing body of research\nsuggests that we should! Numerous recent studies are discovering an important connection\nbetween the health of your gums and heart disease. Since well over half of the\nAmerican population suffers from gum disease, it\u2019s essential that we learn more\nabout its influence on our heart health. Here\u2019s everything your Conway dentist\nwants you to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keeping\nyour smile and your heart healthy.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, gum disease can be easy to accidentally overlook. This\nbacterial infection in your gum tissue initially only causes swollen, bright\nred, and easily bleeding gums. Thankfully, this early stage of gum disease\nknown as gingivitis can be reversed. However, the infection can become more uncomfortable\nand destructive if left untreated. This leads to periodontal disease, which\nmeans the bacteria has begun to attack your jawbone and destroy the connective\ntissues that hold your teeth in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Unhealthy Gums Influence Heart Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the US,\nbut its effects don\u2019t stop at your smile. Researchers have discovered that\nthose with gum disease are much more likely to develop heart disease, raising\ntheir risk by up to 20%. While more research is needed, experts believe this is\ndue to two main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Harmful bacteria: <\/strong>If the dangerous\nbacteria at the root of gum disease were to enter your blood stream, it could possibly\ntravel to other parts of your body. These bacteria could infect the inner\nlinings of the heart\u2019s chambers and valves.<\/li><li><strong>Widespread inflammation: <\/strong>Your body\u2019s\nnatural response to infection is inflammation. Theoretically, a prolonged\nimmune response could spread this inflammation throughout your body and clog\narteries. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Protect Your Oral and Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s still unclear if treating gum disease lowers your\nrisk of heart disease, the connection between the gums and heart is officially\nrecognized by both the American Heart Association and the American Dental\nAssociation. To keep your smile and potentially your heart healthy, they\nrecommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day.<\/li><li>Routinely using mouthwash and flossing your\nteeth.<\/li><li>Limiting your sugar intake and eating healthier meals.<\/li><li>Getting dental checkups twice a year.<\/li><li>Treating gum disease as early as possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">periodontal\ntherapy.<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although gum disease is incredibly common, it\u2019s not inevitable.\nWhen you take care of your smile and practice great oral hygiene, your whole\nbody will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Tommy Murph has been helping the smiles of Conway, SC\nstay happy and healthy for over 25 years now. His patients\u2019 oral health and\ngeneral wellbeing are his number one priority, which is why he encourages getting\ndental checkups twice a year. Regular cleanings and checkups are an excellent\nway to spot and stop any developing issues before they cause any unnecessary damage\nor discomfort. If gum disease is discovered, he also offers efficient and\neffective periodontal therapy to get your oral health back on track. If you\u2019re\nconcerned about the health of your gums, feel free to contact him via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(843)\n488-4357. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When thinking about keeping your heart healthy, you probably don\u2019t think about taking care of your gums. However, a growing body of research suggests that we should! Numerous recent studies are discovering an important connection between the health of your gums and heart disease. Since well over half of the American population suffers from gum disease, it\u2019s essential that we learn more about its influence on our heart health. 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