{"id":81,"date":"2019-02-05T13:22:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T13:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jodimeadvindmd.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2019-03-05T13:26:46","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T13:26:46","slug":"dentist-in-cherry-hill-explains-how-your-gums-affect-your-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jodimeadvindmd.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/dentist-in-cherry-hill-explains-how-your-gums-affect-your-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Cherry Hill Explains How Your Gums Affect Your Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You may be surprised to learn that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. But did you know that people with gum disease also<\/em> have nearly double the chance of developing heart disease? That puts the importance of flossing each day in a whole new perspective! Since February is American Heart Month, it\u2019s a perfect time to learn more about the connection between your gums and your heart and how a dentist in Cherry Hill can help you improve the health of both! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Are Your Gums Related to Your Heart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since healthcare and dental care are often considered separate,\nmany people think of their mouth as being separate from their body. The truth,\nhowever, is that everything<\/em> is\nconnected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, researchers have found overwhelming evidence in\nrecent years that inflammation of the gums (also called gum or periodontal\ndisease) increases the risk of heart problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies are still being done to learn more about this\nconnection, but it\u2019s thought that bacteria is largely to blame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaque and tartar, which are mainly made of bacteria, hide\nunder the gumline where they\u2019re hard to remove. This bacteria infects the gum\ntissue and leads to inflammation and gum disease. Symptoms include gums that\nare bleeding, tender, or swollen, chronic bad breath, and (in advanced stages) loose\nteeth or even tooth loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, this bacteria easily enter the bloodstream through the\ngums and travel throughout the entirebody,\nincluding the heart. Once there, they cause inflammation and plaque to form,\nwhich hardens and narrows the arteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Improve Your Gum Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there are some simple things you can\ndo to keep your gums healthy:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n