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Gum
Disease May Relate to Heart Attack Risk
Previous studies have found the incidence of heart
disease is about twice as high in people with
periodontal (gum) disease, but until recently no
plausible cause had been suggested. Now studies indicate
that the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque
may cause blood clots. When blood clots escape into the
bloodstream, they are related to increased risk of heart
attacks and other heart illnesses.
People
with periodontal disease (over one half the adult
population) have an infection that causes chronic
inflammation of the gums. It is also a path for these
bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
A recent
study describes the association between heart disease
and gum disease to be at least as strong as the linkage
of heart disease to cholesterol, body weight, or
smoking.
What
Other Health Concerns Are Related to Gum Disease?
Bacteria in plaque have also been linked to:
- Inflammation
of the lining of the blood vessels that is known to
lead to constriction in the arteries.
- Infective
endocarditis, a potentially fatal disease in which
the sac around the heart becomes inflamed.
- Lung
infections in people with chronic lung diseases.
- A
weakened immune system that can slow wound healing
and diminish a person's response to hepatitis B and
flu vaccines.
- A
higher risk of delivering premature, low birth
weight infants.
- Tooth
loss.
Mounting
evidence relates gum disease to a variety of health
concerns, some that are life threatening. By keeping
regular recare appointments with your dental team, you
help increase your chances for a long and happy life. |
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