{"id":43,"date":"2019-05-21T15:49:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T15:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2019-05-21T15:54:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T15:54:33","slug":"the-link-between-gum-disease-and-your-heart-fact-or-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/21\/the-link-between-gum-disease-and-your-heart-fact-or-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Gum Disease and Your Heart: Fact or Fiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>As we learn more about the inflammation that causes gum\ndisease, and that which causes heart disease, it is beginning to appear they\nare related. It seems that those patients that have gum disease are more likely\nto have heart disease, and vice versa. But what is the common link? Read on to\nlearn more about what you should know about gum disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_194996-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman flossing her teeth. \" class=\"wp-image-44\" width=\"304\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_194996-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_194996-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_194996-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease occurs when the bacteria in your mouth is not\nproperly managed and it begins to irritate your gums and cause an infection.\nExcessive plaque buildup can cause your gums to separate from your teeth\ncreating pockets that allow bacteria below the gum line where it will also\ncause an infection in your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease where you may\nnotice that your gums are swollen, red, or irritated. They may also bleed when\nyou brush or floss your teeth. Chronic bad breath that you can\u2019t eliminate is also\na tell-tale sign of gingivitis. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontitis is the advanced stage of gum disease where the\ninfection has reached your bone and begins to destroy it, which can lead to\nyour teeth feeling mobile and result in tooth loss. This is also the stage of gum\ndisease that is more detrimental to your heart since the bacteria causing your\ncondition can enter your blood stream and cause inflammation elsewhere in the\nbody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Common Link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The common link between gum disease and heart disease is the\ninflammation caused by the excess bacteria. Inflammation, or swelling can lead\nto hardened arteries, which makes it difficult for blood to flow easily to your\nheart and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing or eliminating the inflammation in your body helps\nprotect you from bacteria spreading to your heart or other areas. When gum\ndisease is controlled it significantly lowers the amount of bacteria and\ninflammation you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Protect Myself from Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your visits to your dentist every six months are your best\nline of defense against gum disease. Your dentist will screen you for it during\neach examination, and gum disease can often be successfully managed and even\nreversed when it\u2019s detected early on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvements to your home care routine can also help combat\ngum disease. Ask your dentist which products might benefit you, such as\nantibacterial mouth rinse or an electric toothbrush to help you remove the most\nplaque and bacteria from your mouth during brushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s time for your next cleaning and checkup, don\u2019t put\noff calling your dentist to schedule. It could end up saving your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Derek Song and his team focus on prevention, which help\npatients avoid many dental conditions like gum disease. With consistent\npreventive visits, we can help you avoid many dental concerns like oral cancer,\ngum disease, and tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contact Dr. Song call (781) 272-5890 or reach him through\nhis website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we learn more about the inflammation that causes gum disease, and that which causes heart disease, it is beginning to appear they are related. 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