Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
We are always stressing the importance of good oral health to our patients. You should always remember to brush, floss, and visit us for biannual cleanings and exams for your smile health. However, good oral health habits mean more than a healthy smile. More and more studies are showing a link between the prevalence of periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. When you care for your smile, you are also caring for your overall health.
When plaque inducing bacteria enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum tissue, they can cause your blood vessels to thicken. Just as this bacteria causes plaque buildup on your tooth surface, they can also cause plaque to build up on your artery walls. This increases an individual’s risk for heart attack, among other forms of cardiovascular disease. We remind all of our patients to care for their teeth not just for smile preservation, but also for overall health and longevity.
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