Posted: Jan Mon 18, 2010 7:03 am Post subject: ORAL HEALTH AND YOUR HEART
Researchers are finding possible links between periodontal infections and other diseases throughout the body. Current studies suggest that there may be a link between periodontal (gum) disease, heart disease and other health conditions. In fact, research suggests that gum disease may be a more serious risk factor for heart disease than hypertension, smoking, cholesterol, gender and ages.
New studies suggest that people who have gum disease seem to be at a higher risk for heart attacks, although no one is certain how this relationship works. Your oral health affects your overall health, but the studies that will find exactly why these problems are linked are still underway.
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One study on dental health and heart disease connects the high risk of gum disease in patients who require heart transplants.Another connection between dental health and heart disease is the theory that tooth loss may actually change the diet and cause poorer cardiovascular health. Either due to missing teeth, or poorly fitting dentures, people may not eat a diet as high in fiber. Softer foods may mean more fatty foods, and a significantly unbalanced diet, which increases risk of heart disease. It’s thus important to get properly fitting replacement teeth or crowns as needed so you can consume recommended amounts of dietary fiber.
It seems like everything has their connection with either teeth, mouth, gums, or oral health itself. i've been reading lots of dental articles to find out that the brain, the heart and almost every other organ that we have in our body system is connected to our teeth, if not, to gums or the mouth.
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