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FAQ: Understanding the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health
TL;DR
Maintaining oral health provides a strategic advantage by reducing cardiovascular disease risk, potentially lowering healthcare costs and improving long-term wellness outcomes.
The American Heart Association's scientific statement details how gum disease bacteria enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation that damages blood vessels and increases heart disease risk.
Better oral hygiene and dental care access can reduce chronic inflammation, potentially decreasing cardiovascular disease burden and creating healthier communities worldwide.
Brushing your teeth three times daily correlates with nearly half the 10-year heart disease risk compared to brushing once or less.
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The article reports increasing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.
Gum disease is linked to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is caused by plaque buildup in arteries and includes conditions like coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and aortic aneurysms.
Gum disease and poor oral hygiene can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation that may damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease.
Periodontal disease is more common in individuals with poor oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease risk factors like high blood pressure, overweight/obesity, diabetes, and smoking. It's also more prevalent among men, older adults, those with low physical activity, and people affected by adverse social determinants of health.
The earliest stage is gingivitis (inflammation of gums due to oral plaque buildup), which may progress to periodontitis (gums pulling away from teeth), and the most advanced stage is severe periodontitis (extensive bone damage that may require surgical intervention).
The American Heart Association published this scientific statement titled 'Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease' in their flagship journal Circulation.
The article emphasizes that brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups aren't just about a healthy smile - they're an important part of protecting your heart by preventing gum disease.
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting over 40% of U.S. adults over age 30.
Although periodontal disease and ASCVD share common risk factors, emerging data indicates there is an independent association between the two conditions, meaning the link exists beyond just shared risk factors.
Effective prevention and treatment of gum disease could potentially decrease the burden of cardiovascular disease.
Curated from NewMediaWire
