If you experience chronic oral infections, don’t floss regularly, and have poor oral hygiene, you might be putting more than just your teeth in jeopardy. Studies have revealed a link between neglecting your teeth and more serious health problems: chronic dental infections may contribute to hardening of the arteries, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and even pre-term births. There are more than 200 types of bacteria that regularly build up between your teeth and gums and bleeding gums can allow them harmful bacteria to flow through your bloodstream to other parts of your body. Migrating dental plaque can mix with blood-clotting cells which can irritate blood vessel walls and may increase the formation of blood clots. So … and this goes without saying … keep up your good oral hygiene practices at home, and we’ll help with thorough cleanings at your regular appointments! © Patient News
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:30:01 +0000
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