Dr. Bruce Jones of Muskegon, MI Article
Discusses Oral Health And Heart Disease
Recently, studies have
highlighted evidence for
links between gum disease
and heart disease.
Heart disease is almost twice
as likely to occur in people who
have gum disease, and nearly
half of all Americans have
undiagnosed gum disease.
In the United States, heart
disease is the leading cause
of death, making it pertinent
that you maintain a healthy
heart.
The first key to doing so
might lie in keeping your
gums healthy.
Whether you're smoking or
vaping, try to quit. Nicotine has
a detrimental affect on your
cardiovascular system and can
damage teeth, gums, and lungs.
Recent studies have
connected vaping to a rapid
loss in healthy cells that line
the top layer of your mouth.
These cells play an
essential role in keeping
your mouth healthy.
By keeping a balanced diet,
exercising regularly, and taking
care of your teeth, you're taking a
holistic approach to your well-
being and minimizing your risk of
developing heart disease.
As with other diseases,
preventing gum disease
alone will not completely
remove the risk of developing
heart disease.
But you can take a proactive
approach to keeping your
body healthy, starting with
your oral health.
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information, contact us at:
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