Mouth Body connection-How it can Damage Heart

Good health begins in mouth

Infected tooth/Gums in your mouth is a MAJOR health Hazard- Clean Your mouth NOW and life will Sparkle

Mouth is the Gateway to health, heard many times but now there is growing scientific evidence, read on.....

Dental cleanings decrease heart attacks

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows having healthy teeth and gums leads to better chances of having a healthy heart.
A new study of 100,000 thousand people found those who had their teeth professionally cleaned had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and a 13 percent lower risk of stroke. Jason Teerlink, DMD, says the mouth has been found to be an access point for bacteria in the bloodstream. “The bacteria in our mouth can get into our bloodstream and cause and inflammation that can spread from our mouth to our whole body and the heart and cardiovascular system is very susceptible to infection." The study presented to the American Heart Association also showed the more infected teeth there were, the higher the risk for heart disease. MORE from HARWARD

The Surgeon General also has noted the connection. That office's report, Oral Health in America, states that poor oral health is a "silent X-factor promoting the onset of life-threatening diseases which are responsible for the deaths of millions of Americans each year." Simply put, gum disease may be a risk factor for heart disease—the number one killer of men and women.
Fortunately, there is something we can do. By practicing good oral health habits, we can reduce our risk. That includes regular dental check ups, which are an important part of preventive care. Not only do they help prevent gum disease, checkups may reveal early warning signs of other serious medical conditions, too. In fact, dentists can look into your mouth and see evidence of up to 120 diseases. A simple dental exam can uncover signs of health conditions from kidney disease to anemia to diabetes—sometimes even before symptoms show up elsewhere in your body.