The Medical Minute: Tooth trouble linked to heart trouble
2024年2月7日 · In fact, people with untreated tooth infections are 2.7 times more likely to have cardiovascular problems like coronary artery disease than people with healthy mouths, according to a 2016 study in the Journal of Dental Research. But exactly what the connection is between oral health and heart health is still a mystery. The heart valve connection
How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death
2021年3月19日 · Dental cavities could significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening stroke from bleeding in the brain, according to new research. Past studies have shown a link between gum infection and stroke, but few studies have looked into what role dental cavities might play.
Gum disease and heart disease: The common thread
2021年2月15日 · People with gum disease have two to three times the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other serious cardiovascular event. Both conditions involve chronic inflammation, which contributes to many health problems.
Gum disease and the connection to heart disease
2024年10月8日 · After accounting for age, there was a moderate correlation between tooth loss (a measure of poor oral health) and coronary heart disease. This study suggests that poor oral health does not directly cause cardiovascular disease.
How Oral Health and Heart Disease Are Connected - Colgate
2023年1月9日 · Oral health and heart disease are connected by the spread of bacteria – and other germs – from your mouth to other parts of your body through the bloodstream. When these bacteria reach the heart, they can attach themselves to …
Gum disease and heart health: Probing the link - Harvard Health
2022年1月1日 · Compared with people who have healthy gums, people with periodontal disease are about twice as likely to have a heart attack. Shared risk factors — including smoking, an unhealthy diet, or lack of access to health and dental care …
Oral Health - American Heart Association
Your oral health may affect your heart health. Bacteria that live in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infection that could lead to heart conditions.
Gum Disease and Heart Disease: What's the Connection? - Healthline
2020年8月6日 · One area they’ve focused on is the relationship between gum disease and heart disease. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is inflammation of the gums. It can lead to the breakdown of...
Gum Disease and Heart Disease Link | Penn Medicine
2022年5月24日 · Research points to a link between gum disease and inflammation that can precede heart attacks, strokes, and sudden vascular events. For the time being, the exact nature of the cause-and-effect relationship is unclear. “Inflammation can be linked to many different reasons and sources.
How Oral Health Can Impact Your Heart, According to Cardiologists - SELF
2023年10月19日 · Scientists have a few theories as to why your teeth have such a ginormous impact on your cardiovascular system.
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