Heart Disease and Oral Health

There is no conclusive research showing that poor oral health causes heart disease though studies indicate that severe gum disease may be associated with several other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke. Systemic diseases,... Full Answer

Research shows that diseased gums release significantly higher levels of bacterial pro-inflammatory chemicals, which enter the blood stream and cause inflammation throughout the rest of the body. This inflammation can lead to cardiovascular... Full Answer

There is no conclusive research showing that tooth decay causes heart disease, but studies indicate that severe gum disease may be associated with several other health conditions including heart disease, diabetes or stroke. However, saying that two... Full Answer

Your dentist needs to know if you have any heart condition such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, or congestive heart failure. Knowing if you have any of these conditions is important because you might be taking... Full Answer

Some research has found that drinking soda is linked to  tooth decay in older and younger people. It has also been linked to obesity, which is also a risk factor for heart disease. Drinking soda or soft drinks is known to lead to obesity, and people... Full Answer

There is no conclusive research showing that healthy gums mean a healthy heart, however, studies indicate that severe gum disease may be associated with several other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke. However, saying that... Full Answer

Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first be noticed in your mouth and be found by your dentist. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body. As there is an association between gum disease and heart disease, it is possible... Full Answer

If you have a heart problem, it’s important to tell your dentist before you have any dental work done. You need to tell your dentist what cardiology problems you have and what medications you are taking, including dosages. Your dentist might want... Full Answer

Some heart medications might cause dry mouth as a side effect, including high blood pressure medications, particularly diuretics. Dry mouth could lead to more mouth infections. Another class of blood pressure medications, called the calcium channel... Full Answer

Research suggests that the risk of heart disease varies depending on how severe your gum disease is. In other words, if you have an advanced stage of periodontal disease like periodontitis, you may have a higher cardiovascular risk than if you only had... Full Answer