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BLEEDING GUMS AND HEART DISEASE

Most people are unaware of the fact that dental health can impact the whole human body, besides just the appearance of the teeth. Apart from keeping the teeth pearly white, brushing regularly, keeping teeth and gums clean can have its own advantages on other parts of the body, including your heart.

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BLEEDING GUMS AND HEART DISEASE

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  1. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BLEEDING GUMS AND HEART DISEASE Most people are unaware of the fact that dental health can impact the whole human body, besides just the appearance of the teeth. Apart from keeping the teeth pearly white, brushing regularly, keeping teeth and gums clean can have its own advantages on other parts of the body, including your heart.

  2. Gum Disease and the Heart Individuals with gum disease are twice more likely to have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. When gum disease takes the advanced form, gums will become swollen and inflamed due to bacteria exposure. Chronic inflammation increases the risk of heart disease resulting in build-up plaque in the arteries or triggering blood clots.Besides, bacteria in the mouth can be absorbed into the bloodstream which can lead to inflammation within blood vessels, forming atheroma, or plaque in the arteries, causing atherosclerosis. In addition, midlife tooth loss as a consequence of gum disease is related to coronary heart disease. To get the best dental treatmentsfor gum disease, get in touchwith the experts at the World Of Dentistry today.

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