Your Heart Health and Oral Health: connected

DENTSURE BLOGS How plaque on your teeth may be connected to plaque in your arteries. When we think about health, we often compartmentalize different aspects of our well-being. Dental health, for instance, might not immediately come to mind when considering heart health. However, emerging research suggests a surprising connection between the two: gum disease and heart disease. Let's delve into this intriguing relationship and explore how our oral health might be more closely linked to our cardiovascular system than we previously thought. The Hidden Culprit: Gum Disease Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common yet often underestimated oral health issue. It begins with the inflammation of gum tissue caused by bacteria in plaque, which forms on teeth. If left untreated, it can progress to more severe stages, leading to gum recession, tooth loss, and even damage to the underlying bone. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common yet often underestimate...