#gumdisease Tag

18 Jun

Posted at 11:16h in Author Interviews
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The Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Many people may not realise that your gums and your heart are physically connected. Evidence points over and over again to the fact that people with gum disease have a higher risk of heart problems. The biggest reason seems to be that when you have an infection in your mouth, it causes the blood vessels in your whole body to get inflamed. So it is not just teeth and gum problems that come from bad gum health. The conditions that can affect your whole body might be signaled to you at this point.

The reason why it helps to know about this connection between gum disease and heart problems is that bacteria can travel quite easily when there is inflammation. It is very likely that when gums become infected, the same bacteria responsible for the swelling and bleeding can get into the blood through the soft tissues. In fact, it is the continuous inflammatory response of the body that is suspected as the cause of the arteries getting hard and narrowed. Per research, gum disease does not directly cause heart attacks, but the correlation is strong enough that dentists and doctors treating heart diseases are now including oral hygiene as a part that needs to be taken into consideration.

22 May

Posted at 23:04h in Dental Research
Is It Cheaper to Fix Teeth Early? A Dentist in Shelby Explains Many people overlook minor dental problems as they do not feel painful at first. But these small problems can gradually get worse and turn into greater and costlier treatments later. Early dental care is simple or reasonable and helps protect long-term oral health. Visiting to a dentist on time can stop serious complications, lessen pain and save money. According to Dentist Shelby Township, consistent checkups and preventive care are key to avoiding from major dental problems and having a healthy smile. Taking care of teeth on time is one best way to maintain good oral health for life.

12 May

Posted at 00:50h in Author Interviews, Dental Research
 Brussels, 10 May 2024. Gum health may play a pivotal role in overall health and quality of being, and deserves to be better acknowledged and explored by the research community. That is why the EFP promotes Gum Health Day 2024 on 12 May, an outreach initiative celebrated in more than 30 countries around the world to raise awareness among the medical profession and the general public of the importance of periodontal health. Dr Mia Rakic, Gum Health Day 2024 co-ordinator and member of the executive committee of the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology, efp.org), explains why Gum Health Day 2024 focuses on Generation Z and why gum health is so relevant: